Japan
The return of fiscal dominance
As public debt rises and trade fades as a growth engine, central banks risk losing the independence that underpins global financial stability
Malaysia, Mexico most at risk from Japan carry unwind, HSBC says
Traders are on guard for increased volatility in markets ahead of an election on Feb 8
Chinese tourists flock to South Korea over Japan for Chinese New Year holiday amid visa ease
Popular destinations include Seoul, the second-biggest city Busan and tourism hub Jeju Island
Japan’s leading indicator of service inflation hits 2.6% in December
Consumer inflation has also exceeded 2 per cent for nearly four years
Tokyo apartment prices hit record on tight supply, surging building costs
Home values in the city are on an upward trend, as a weak yen increases costs of imported raw materials
Tepco targets 3.1 trillion yen in cost cuts spanning 10 years
It expects to swing to a loss for the fiscal year ending in March
Japan says in close coordination with US on forex as yen intervention risks mount
US participation in currency intervention is extremely rare
Japan PM Takaichi’s administration sees approval rating fall to 67%: poll
[TOKYO] Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration saw its approval rating fall to 67 per cent from 75 per cent in December, according to a poll conducted by the Nikkei newspaper and TV T...
Morgan Stanley prepares to enter Japan spot power trading market
The country’s power market has attracted both domestic and overseas firms over the last few years
