Business / Economy Jan 17, 2023
Head of Japan’s largest trade union says 2023 is pivotal for wages
Trade union leader has stressed the importance of moving toward continued wage growth in the face of rapid inflation and economic stagnation.
Business / Financial Markets Dec 1, 2022
Japan government stayed out of currency markets in November
For now, stepping back from intervention removes a potential source of conflict between Washington and Tokyo.
Business / Economy Aug 18, 2022
Japan’s inflation getting harder for BOJ's Kuroda to explain away
A continued acceleration of price growth over the coming months will make the governor's stance on stimulus increasingly difficult to defend.
Business / Economy Aug 12, 2022
Japan’s economic rebound unlikely to derail BOJ governor's easing plan
The nation's GDP is predicted to have returned to its pre-pandemic level, but weak wages and a darkening global outlook will likely see Haruhiko Kuroda stick to his stance.
Business / Financial Markets Aug 4, 2022
Mr. JGB says markets need to prepare for BOJ buying fewer bonds
The Ministry of Finance has started looking into ensuring there’s sufficient liquidity in the market, said Michio Saito, who heads the department that oversees debt issuance.
Business Jul 22, 2022
Pressure mounts on BOJ as key inflation gauge rises above 2% target
Details of the June inflation data offer some support for the BOJ’s argument that the current inflation is largely based on cost-push pressure.
Business / Financial Markets Jul 12, 2022
Now is not the time to intervene over yen, Japan's former forex chief says
The recent moves in the yen don’t reach the level of excessive and disorderly moves that are warned against in existing G7 currency agreements, Mitsuhiro Furusawa said.
Business / Economy Jun 21, 2022
Tax reform key for Japan’s ¥10 trillion startup push, says head of ruling party group
The government is set to put together a five-year plan by the end of 2022 that will seek to increase money going to startups tenfold.
Business Jun 1, 2022
Kishida touts 'grand design' for capitalism reform at policy launch
Kishida said the country needs to focus on new areas of growth as a panel laid out proposals for his "new form of capitalism” aimed at reducing social disparities and driving the economy.
Business Jun 1, 2022
Japan tweaks budget goal wording to gain more fiscal flexibility
Japan’s target of balancing its budget excluding debt payments by 2025 had long seemed unlikely, even by the government’s own growth projections.