The Japanese Economy
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Japan's construction orders see first post-COVID drop in April-September half, driven by soaring costs
Japan's construction orders saw their first year-over-year decline in the April-September half since 2020, according to data released Wednesday by an industry group. Soaring construction costs have de
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India's economy surpassing Japan's is a wake-up call for both countries
A Nikkei Asia commentary suggests that India's economy surpassing Japan's is a wake-up call for both countries. The article argues that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to create jobs to matc
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Japan's core CPI for September rose to 2.1%, exceeding 2% for the first time this year; over 80% of economists expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates in December.
Japan's core CPI rose 2.1% year-on-year in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in nine months, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed to
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Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
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Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan's largest labor organization, Rengo, announced its wage negotiation targets for next year, demanding an overall wage increase of at least 5%, with an ideal target of 6%. This includes a base wage increase of at least 3%, with an ideal target of 4%.
Japan's largest labor organization, Rengo, announced its wage negotiation targets for next year, demanding an overall wage increase of at least 5%, with an ideal target of 6%. This includes a base wag
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Japan's September exports posted a huge miss as growth slowed to 16.7%.
Japan's September exports posted a huge miss as growth slowed to 16.7%.
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Japanese banks and insurers net bought 5.4 trillion yen in JGBs over five months, signaling increased capital repatriation.
Japanese megabanks and insurers collectively net bought 5.4 trillion yen (approximately $34 billion) in Japanese government bonds with maturities of two years or more in the five months leading up to
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Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
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Japan's Household Spending Falls for Ninth Month Amid Persistent Inflation, Despite Wage Gains
Japan's Household Spending Falls for Ninth Month Amid Persistent Inflation, Despite Wage Gains
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Japan's tourist spending slows as Chinese visitors plunge, foreign arrivals down 2.7% in Jan-Aug
Japan's tourist spending slows as Chinese visitors plunge, foreign arrivals down 2.7% in Jan-Aug
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Japan's real wages rose 1.5% year-on-year in August, marking eight consecutive months of increases. Subsidies and tax cuts provided a floor, while a wave of bankruptcies and 76% interest rate hike expectations put the central bank in a dilemma.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced on Wednesday that real cash earnings in August rose by 1.5% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of increases and the longest str
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Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manufacturing Index 24, expected 25, previous 22, below expectations
Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manufacturing Index 24, expected 25, previous 22, below expectations
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Japan's retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year, below the expected 3.3% and the previous 3.7% (revised from 4%).
Retail Sales YoY: 2.7%, expected 3.3%, previous 3.7% (revised from 4%), below expectations Release Time: 2026-09-29 23:50 UTC
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Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a "reflationist" and highly respects the independence of the central bank.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Friday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a "reflationist" and highly respects the independence of the central bank. Katayama said Takaichi
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Overseas investment funds' investments in Japan have quadrupled in four years.
As Japan emerges from deflation and structural changes such as corporate governance reforms gradually take effect, the number of overseas investment firms opening offices in Japan has increased, with
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Japanese households' stock investments have surpassed insurance and pensions for the first time, according to Bank of Japan data.
Japanese households' stock holdings exceeded their insurance and pension assets for the first time, according to revised data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday. This was primarily due to
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Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
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Nikkei Asia: Despite record profits, the return on equity (ROE) for Japanese listed companies stagnated in the fiscal year ending March, as the weak yen inflated the equity value of their overseas subsidiaries.
Nikkei Asia reported that the return on equity (ROE) for Japanese listed companies declined in the fiscal year ending March, despite these companies generally achieving record profits. This was primar
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Bessent: Japan is taking the right steps for its economy
Bessent: Japan is taking the right steps for its economy
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Japanese companies' short-term corporate debt holdings double in two years to 17-year high amid inflation
Japanese companies' short-term corporate debt holdings double in two years to 17-year high amid inflation
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Bank of Japan Research Finds Wage Rigidity, Deflation Suppress Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan released a research paper examining what prevents productivity gains from translating into wages. The paper found that during Japan's deflationary period, wage-setting exhibited both
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Japanese listed companies' April-June quarterly profit jumps 70%, driven by weak yen and AI spending
Japanese listed companies' April-June quarterly profit jumps 70%, driven by weak yen and AI spending
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) forecasts Japan's economy to grow moderately but decelerate in FY2026, then pick up from FY2027
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, expecting Japan's economy to continue growing moderately in fiscal 2026, albeit at a decelerated rate. This dec
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Japan's construction orders see first post-COVID drop in April-September half, driven by soaring costs
Japan's construction orders saw their first year-over-year decline in the April-September half since 2020, according to data released Wednesday by an industry group. Soaring construction costs have de
-
India's economy surpassing Japan's is a wake-up call for both countries
A Nikkei Asia commentary suggests that India's economy surpassing Japan's is a wake-up call for both countries. The article argues that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi needs to create jobs to matc
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Japan's core CPI for September rose to 2.1%, exceeding 2% for the first time this year; over 80% of economists expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to raise interest rates in December.
Japan's core CPI rose 2.1% year-on-year in September, exceeding the Bank of Japan's 2% target for the first time in nine months, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed to
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Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
Japan S&P Global Services PMI Flash 52 on October 23, 2026, prior 51.3
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Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
Japan's Inflation Rate Ex-Food and Energy YoY 2.4% on October 22, 2026, compared to the previous value of 1.9%.
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Japan's largest labor organization, Rengo, announced its wage negotiation targets for next year, demanding an overall wage increase of at least 5%, with an ideal target of 6%. This includes a base wage increase of at least 3%, with an ideal target of 4%.
Japan's largest labor organization, Rengo, announced its wage negotiation targets for next year, demanding an overall wage increase of at least 5%, with an ideal target of 6%. This includes a base wag
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Japan's September exports posted a huge miss as growth slowed to 16.7%.
Japan's September exports posted a huge miss as growth slowed to 16.7%.
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Japanese banks and insurers net bought 5.4 trillion yen in JGBs over five months, signaling increased capital repatriation.
Japanese megabanks and insurers collectively net bought 5.4 trillion yen (approximately $34 billion) in Japanese government bonds with maturities of two years or more in the five months leading up to
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Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
Japan M&A deals hit all-time high through September, with foreign buyers driving a 20% increase in inbound transactions
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Japan's Household Spending Falls for Ninth Month Amid Persistent Inflation, Despite Wage Gains
Japan's Household Spending Falls for Ninth Month Amid Persistent Inflation, Despite Wage Gains
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Japan's tourist spending slows as Chinese visitors plunge, foreign arrivals down 2.7% in Jan-Aug
Japan's tourist spending slows as Chinese visitors plunge, foreign arrivals down 2.7% in Jan-Aug
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Japan's real wages rose 1.5% year-on-year in August, marking eight consecutive months of increases. Subsidies and tax cuts provided a floor, while a wave of bankruptcies and 76% interest rate hike expectations put the central bank in a dilemma.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced on Wednesday that real cash earnings in August rose by 1.5% year-on-year, marking the eighth consecutive month of increases and the longest str
-
Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manufacturing Index 24, expected 25, previous 22, below expectations
Japan Q3 Tankan Large Manufacturing Index 24, expected 25, previous 22, below expectations
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Japan's retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year, below the expected 3.3% and the previous 3.7% (revised from 4%).
Retail Sales YoY: 2.7%, expected 3.3%, previous 3.7% (revised from 4%), below expectations Release Time: 2026-09-29 23:50 UTC
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Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a "reflationist" and highly respects the independence of the central bank.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated on Friday that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not a "reflationist" and highly respects the independence of the central bank. Katayama said Takaichi
-
Overseas investment funds' investments in Japan have quadrupled in four years.
As Japan emerges from deflation and structural changes such as corporate governance reforms gradually take effect, the number of overseas investment firms opening offices in Japan has increased, with
-
Japanese households' stock investments have surpassed insurance and pensions for the first time, according to Bank of Japan data.
Japanese households' stock holdings exceeded their insurance and pension assets for the first time, according to revised data released by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Thursday. This was primarily due to
-
Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
Tokyo commercial land prices jump to 33-year high as remote work ebbs and office demand strengthens
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Nikkei Asia: Despite record profits, the return on equity (ROE) for Japanese listed companies stagnated in the fiscal year ending March, as the weak yen inflated the equity value of their overseas subsidiaries.
Nikkei Asia reported that the return on equity (ROE) for Japanese listed companies declined in the fiscal year ending March, despite these companies generally achieving record profits. This was primar
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Bessent: Japan is taking the right steps for its economy
Bessent: Japan is taking the right steps for its economy
-
Japanese companies' short-term corporate debt holdings double in two years to 17-year high amid inflation
Japanese companies' short-term corporate debt holdings double in two years to 17-year high amid inflation
-
Bank of Japan Research Finds Wage Rigidity, Deflation Suppress Wage Growth
The Bank of Japan released a research paper examining what prevents productivity gains from translating into wages. The paper found that during Japan's deflationary period, wage-setting exhibited both
-
Japanese listed companies' April-June quarterly profit jumps 70%, driven by weak yen and AI spending
Japanese listed companies' April-June quarterly profit jumps 70%, driven by weak yen and AI spending
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Bank of Japan (BOJ) forecasts Japan's economy to grow moderately but decelerate in FY2026, then pick up from FY2027
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) released its July 2026 Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices, expecting Japan's economy to continue growing moderately in fiscal 2026, albeit at a decelerated rate. This dec
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