Japan’s budget likely to exceed $698b for 4th year in a row
Japanese ministries are expected to request a budget exceeding 110 trillion yen ($698 billion) for the fourth…
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BOJ to tirm growth forecast – sources
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to cut its economic forecasts at its upcoming policy meeting on July 30-31.
Japan’s wholesale inflation hits record high in June
Japan's wholesale inflation hit a record high in June due to a weaker yen and higher global commodity prices.
Asian stocks near 2-yr highs on rate cut bets
Asian stocks are near two-year highs on Wednesday due to expectations of US rate cuts.
BOJ sees wage growth spreading to regional firms
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) cautiously optimistic on Monday, noting wage hikes spreading to smaller regional companies.
Japan’s real wages continues downturn despite record pay raise
Japan's real wages have fallen for a record 26th month in a row, despite the highest wage increase in over 30…
BOJ may raise rates to 0.5% by March ’25 – Mizuho Bank CEO
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) may raise interest rates twice by March, reaching 0.5 percent, according to Mizuho…
Japan’s downgraded growth complicates rate hike path
Japan's first-quarter GDP was downgraded on Monday, and the service-sector business sentiment worsened in June due…
Bank of Japan hints at aggressive quantitative tightening in July
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is indicating that its quantitative tightening (QT) plan in July may be more significant…
Japanese business service inflation reaches 2.5% in May
Japanese companies raised prices for services by 2.5 per cent in May compared to a year ago, indicating a trend of…
