Japan economy
Japan’s wholesale inflation cools, but oil shock from Iran war threatens rebound
Swings in oil and other commodities will push up domestic inflation
Japan upgrades Q4 GDP on robust capex, Iran war clouds outlook
Domestic demand contributes 0.3 of a percentage point to fourth-quarter GDP, revised up from zero
Japan’s services activity hits nearly two-year high: PMI
The broader picture for Japan’s economy was also positive
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Monday the central bank is expected to gradually shift to a more neutral monetary policy stance by continuing to raise interest rates.
Japan’s factory activity hits near 4-year high in February: PMI
New export business expanded at the fastest rate since June 2021
Tokyo CPI cools below Bank of Japan’s target for first time since 2024
The central bank has already said that inflation is likely to ease below its 2% target in the first half of this year
Japan’s services inflation steady, signals wage-driven price pressure
The Bank of Japan has signalled its readiness to keep hiking borrowing costs if prices continue to rise
Japan PM Takaichi voiced concern to BOJ's Ueda over further rate hikes
[TOKYO] Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi conveyed her reservations about further interest rate hikes when she met with Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda last week, the Mainichi daily reported on...
Japan’s core inflation slows to 2-year low, complicates BOJ rate-hike timing
A separate index seen as a better indicator of underlying inflation also falls, but remains well above central bank’s 2% target
Japan’s factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years: PMI
Strong overseas demand helped drive the fastest pace of growth in new export orders in eight years
