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Japan inflation
May 12, 2022
Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery
By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.
April 22, 2022
Is Japan Willing to Pay the Price of Sanctioning Russia?
By Christopher Edward Carroll
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.
March 20, 2018
Kuroda’s Second Chance
By Anthony Fensom
The Bank of Japan's governor gets a second term, and more time to achieve an elusive inflation target.
February 14, 2018
Japan GDP Growth: Partying Like It’s 1989?
By Anthony Fensom
Japan is on its longest economic growth spurt since the 1980s.
June 06, 2017
Abenomics Back On Track as Japan's Abe Marks Longevity Record
By Anthony Fensom
2017 could mark a turning point for the prime minister's signature economic reform policy.
February 03, 2016
What to Make of Japan's New Negative Interest Rate
By Mina Pollmann
The economic (and political) factors behind the Bank of Japan's decision
October 02, 2014
Further Headwinds for Abenomics
By Clint Richards
The Japanese economy continues to lose momentum.
September 05, 2014
Bank of Japan Still Optimistic on Recovery
By Clint Richards
Governor Kuroda believes a weaker yen could help the Japanese economy.
August 27, 2014
Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.
June 27, 2014
Positive Data Fans Abenomics, But China Could Help Too
By Clint Richards
Employment and inflation are posting record numbers, but a visit to Japan’s largest economic partner could be just as important.
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