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Japan’s households boost spending by most since summer 2022
Household spending adjusted for inflation gained 4.7 per cent from a year ago in May, largely due to more car purchase. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bond Vigilantes Give ‘Worse Than Greece’ Japan A Reprieve
Global bond markets can breathe a little easier following Japan’s successful sales of 30-year debt on Thursday.
Japan’s Business Confidence Beats Expectations Despite Tariffs
Confidence among Japan’s large manufacturers edged up in June, reflecting resilience in the face of the escalating US tariff ...
Analysis-Japan’s Yen Is a Compelling Trade but Comes at a Cost
Most analysts and real money investors remain convinced the yen will eventually appreciate as Japan shifts away from ...
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Japan’s carmakers absorbing tariffs may bolster Trump's position
Just three of Japan’s six major automakers have raised prices in the U.S., and only Subaru’s hike has come close to the 25% ...
Japan’s Factory Output Rises Less Than Expected as Tariffs Hit
Japan’s factory output rose less than expected in May, missing analysts’ estimates as US tariffs hit the nation’s exports, ...
Trump tariffs live updates: Trump suggests he won't extend tariff pause, floats higher tariff level for Japan
President Trump on Tuesday suggested that his team would force Japan to accept higher tariffs of "30%, 35%, or whatever the ...