Japan inflation

Japan is concerned about the weak yen, but its policy options for responding are limited as a global recession looms.

Rising global energy prices are intensifying cost of living pressures and thwarting Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery. 

The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.

Prime Minister Kishida has moved forward with sanctions on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. So far the public is willing to shoulder the economic burden.  

The Bank of Japan's governor gets a second term, and more time to achieve an elusive inflation target.

Japan is on its longest economic growth spurt since the 1980s.

2017 could mark a turning point for the prime minister's signature economic reform policy.

The economic (and political) factors behind the Bank of Japan's decision

The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.

Governor Kuroda believes a weaker yen could help the Japanese economy.

The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.