Japan factory output ticks up in June
An industry ministry survey of manufacturers` output projections showed they expect a 0.5 percent expansion in July and 2.7 percent rise in August.
Jul 30, 2015, 08:31 AM IST
Japan's trade deficit stands at 69 billion yen
On a customs-cleared basis, exports of the world's largest economy increased 9.5 percent from a year earlier, while imports dropped 2.9 percent, reported Xinhua citing the ministry.
Jul 23, 2015, 10:52 AM IST
Bank of Japan cuts annual economic growth, inflation forecasts
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) on Wednesday cut its growth and inflation forecasts for the world`s third-largest economy, but said a recovery was still underway as it held fire on more easing measures.
Jul 15, 2015, 10:12 AM IST
Japan inflation tepid, spending up in May: Govt
Core inflation, excluding volatile fresh food prices, was up 0.1 percent year-on-year, beating market expectations for zero growth but coming still well short of the Bank of Japan`s 2.0 percent target.
Jun 26, 2015, 10:03 AM IST
Bank of Japan holds fire on stimulus as economy picks up
The central bank said it would stand pat on a record 80 trillion yen ($650 billion) annual asset-buying scheme that is aimed at jacking up prices and kickstarting growth.
Jun 19, 2015, 09:47 AM IST
Japan's revised Q1 growth blows past expectations
Japan posted stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter as a pickup in capital spending powered the world's number three economy, but some economists warned that the recovery could be short-lived.
Jun 08, 2015, 18:38 PM IST
Japan economy grows faster than expected in Q1 as firms ramp up capex
Japan`s economy expanded more than initially expected in January-March on solid growth in capital expenditure, underscoring the central bank`s view that a recovery from last year`s recession is gaining momentum.
Jun 08, 2015, 11:30 AM IST
Japan January-March growth revised up to 1.0% on-quarter: Govt
Japan`s economy grew much more than initially thought in the first quarter, revised data showed Monday, driven by stronger capital spending.
Jun 08, 2015, 09:06 AM IST
BOJ offers brighter view of economy, keeps policy steady
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady and slightly revised up its assessment of the economy on Friday, signalling that it sees no need to expand stimulus again on the near-term horizon.
May 22, 2015, 09:15 AM IST
Japan Q1 economic growth accelerates to 0.6% on-quarter
The latest growth is bigger than a revised 0.3 percent expansion in the final quarter of 2014 and beat the market median forecast of a 0.4 percent on-quarter increase.
May 20, 2015, 06:40 AM IST
Japan current account surplus surges in March
Japan on Wednesday logged a more than 20-fold surge in its current account surplus in March thanks to an improving trade picture and buoyant returns on the country`s investments abroad.
May 13, 2015, 08:36 AM IST
Subdued Japan inflation, weak demand keep BOJ under pressure
A slowdown in China and weak first-quarter growth figures in the United States, major markets for Japanese exports, are also adding to the pressure on the Bank of Japan to do more to hit its ambitious 2 percent inflation goal.
May 01, 2015, 12:18 PM IST
Bank of Japan holds off further easing measures
The Bank of Japan held off further easing measures on Wednesday as it struggles to drag up the country`s flatlining inflation that is defying a massive stimulus programme launched two years ago.
Apr 08, 2015, 10:25 AM IST
Tokyo shares rise 0.99% on easing Fed rate expectations
Tokyo stocks rose 0.99 percent to a fresh 15-year high Monday, as global markets get a boost from speculation that the US Federal Reserve will not rush to hike interest rates.
Mar 23, 2015, 12:28 PM IST
Japan trade deficit more than halves in January
Japan`s trade deficit more than halved year-on-year in January, helped by stronger exports and lower oil prices, official data showed Thursday.
Feb 19, 2015, 09:04 AM IST
Tokyo shares at 8-year peak, Greek talks loom
Oil prices faded after an early spurt, while the major currencies stayed locked in recent tight ranges.
Feb 16, 2015, 08:39 AM IST
Japanese economy crawls out of recession
The Japanese economy limped out of recession in the final three months of last year, official data showed Monday, but growth was flat for 2014 and the weaker-than-expected figures were likely to boost calls for more central bank stimulus.
Feb 16, 2015, 08:27 AM IST
Japan economy grows 0.6% in Q4, out of recession
Japan`s economy grew 0.6 percent in the three months to December, as the world`s third largest economy crawled out of recession, the government said Monday, while the data showed flat growth for the full year.
Feb 16, 2015, 06:49 AM IST
Bank of Japan slashes inflation outlook, boosts growth forecast
The Bank of Japan on Wednesday slashed its inflation outlook as plunging oil prices dent its efforts to slay deflation, but policymakers boosted their growth forecasts, saying the economy was rebounding.
Jan 21, 2015, 09:59 AM IST
Japan posts fifth straight current account surplus in November
Japan posted a current account surplus for the fifth consecutive month in November as a weaker yen helped boost repatriated returns on foreign investment, official data showed Tuesday.
Jan 13, 2015, 09:29 AM IST
