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Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

By Zhihai XIE
Even while Japan loses ground relative to other advanced economies, its stock market is soaring.

After the Virus: Japan’s Painful Economic Recovery

After the Virus: Japan’s Painful Economic Recovery

By Anthony Fensom
Anticipation of an economic windfall in 2020 has fallen flat, but there’s still hope for the post-COVID future.
Japan Mulling Additional Coronavirus Economic Rescue Measures

Japan Mulling Additional Coronavirus Economic Rescue Measures

By Thisanka Siripala
A third leg of incentives are being formulated to ease the economic fallout of the pandemic on Japan’s deteriorating economy.

Japan’s Economy Shrinks 7 Percent in Last Quarter, Risks Recession

Japan’s Economy Shrinks 7 Percent in Last Quarter, Risks Recession

By Associated Press
Japan's first economic contraction in more than a year started even before the coronavirus panic.

How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?

How Did the Abe Cabinet Attempt to Mitigate the Economic Pain From Its Tax Hike?

By Daisuke Akimoto
Japan’s GDP fell by 6.3 percent after the sales tax hike. The Abe government must have seen that coming.

Japan Escapes Recession

Japan Escapes Recession

By Anthony Fensom
The country manages to grow at the end of 2014, but the anemic pace underscores the work still to be done.

It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election

It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election

By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe has dissolved the lower house of Japan's Diet. Japan will head to the polls again on December 14, 2014.
Will History Repeat in Japan?

Will History Repeat in Japan?

By Anthony Fensom
Poor economic data prompt election talk and put the next consumption tax hike in doubt.

Recession Returns to Japan

By Clint Richards
Monday’s dismal figures put Japan on track for elections and a further tax delay.

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