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Japan's possible response to rise in super-long bond yields
Japan's super-long government bond yields have spiked to record highs, as mounting political calls for tax cuts and big ...
From Tokyo To Your Wallet: How Japan's Monetary Shift Is Shaping Your Financial Future
Japan's historic shift away from negative rates and yield curve control marks a turning point, ending decades of ...
Dollar slips on caution over US economy, traders mull US-Japan talks
The dollar slipped again Tuesday, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's caution over the economy while traders considered ...
Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump’s trade war hits exports and shakes confidence
The government has reported that Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, as U.S.
Is Japan's economy going the Greece way?
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba raised eyebrows on Monday by saying that his country’s fiscal situation was worse than ...
It is vital for China and Japan to jointly uphold multilateral free trade system
GT: As major economies, China and Japan can play a crucial role in jointly upholding the multilateral free trade system.
Japan to Ease Timeframe for Balancing Budget, Lawmaker Says
In a new blueprint to be set later this year, the government will push out that deadline to "around fiscal 2025 to 2026," ...
Japan, US agree dollar-yen rate mirrors economic fundamentals
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday discussed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent currency issues co ...
What does Japan’s rice crisis say about its economy?
The rice crisis highlights broader weaknesses in Japan’s economy. Japan imports over half of its food and has experienced persistent inflation. The country’s economic resilience is being tested by ...
Japan's economy contracts for first time in a year as exports fall, shrinking by a more than expected 0.2%
On an annualized basis, Japan’s GDP contracted 0.7% in the first quarter, also more than the 0.2% fall expected by the ...
Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S.
Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by ...
Japan Trade Negotiator Akazawa to Visit US for Tariff Talks From Friday
FILE PHOTO: Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport, a ...