Japan's record exports, manufacturing, point to powerhouse economy
According to a survey, Japanese manufacturing activity expanded in January at the fastest pace in almost 4 yrs.
Jan 24, 2018, 10:08 AM IST
Japan's record FY2018 budget puts fiscal discipline in doubt
Japanese government will spend 23.3 trillion yen for debt-servicing - roughly a quarter of the overall budget.
Dec 22, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
OECD chief credits loose monetary policy for averting catastrophe
The head of the OECD on Wednesday credited a wave of loose monetary policy for preventing a global economic collapse, but warned it was now up to governments to lift growth and safeguard their economies.
Apr 15, 2015, 16:22 PM IST
Japan factory output drops in February
Japanese factory output fell by a worse-than-expected 3.4 percent in February, data showed Monday, adding to the gloom enveloping the world`s third largest economy as it struggles to overcome last year`s sales tax rise.
Mar 30, 2015, 09:14 AM IST
Japan trade deficit swells to record in 2014
Japan`s trade deficit swelled to a record $109 billion in 2014, data showed Monday, mostly because of huge post-Fukushima energy bills, but analysts said a recent drop in oil prices would shrink the yawning gap.
Jan 26, 2015, 06:04 AM IST
Japan inflation slows and output slips, keep BOJ under pressure
Japanese annual core consumer inflation slowed for a fourth straight month in November due largely to sliding oil prices, highlighting the challenges the central bank faces in achieving its 2 percent inflation target.
Dec 26, 2014, 17:26 PM IST
Nikkei turns lower as investors take stock of economic challenges
The Nikkei benchmark closed down 0.3 percent at 17,288.75, reversing slim gains in the morning session.
Nov 19, 2014, 13:32 PM IST
Japan suffers biggest economic slump since 2011 quake as tax hike bites
Seeing the slump as temporary, however, the Bank of Japan remains publicly convinced the economy is on course for a moderate recovery and has no plans to expand stimulus any time soon.
Aug 13, 2014, 11:53 AM IST
Abe unveils economic revival plans for Japan
Abe promised to slash Japan`s corporate tax rate -- one of the world`s highest at up to 36 percent -- and tackle sectors long sheltered by the state.
Jun 24, 2014, 17:12 PM IST
BoJ chief sticks his neck out, pressures Japanese PM Abe for action
The stakes are high. Abe`s "growth strategy" is expected to be unveiled around June 27.
Jun 16, 2014, 09:40 AM IST
