Japan's Economy: Uptick In Output, Retail Sales Raise Hopes Of A Rebound
Industrial output rose for the second consecutive month while monthly retail sales in the island nation showed a mild uptick.
Japan's Economy: Tight Labor Market Restricts Wage Growth Despite Drop In Unemployment
Despite Japan's unemployment rate dipping to a two-decade low, drops in consumer spending and incomes kept inflation way below its 2 percent target.
Bank Of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged Despite Run Of Weak Economic Data
Data released Thursday showed that Japanese exports fell for the first time in over a year in October -- the latest in a series of weak data coming from the world's third-largest economy.
Japan Slips Into Recession As Q3 GDP Contracts 0.8 Percent
In the July-September period, the GDP of the world’s third-largest economy shrank by an annualized 0.8 percent, according to government data released Monday.
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Asian Markets Higher In Thursday Morning Trading
Wednesday's rise on the Dow reassured markets while the Bank of Japan downplayed fears about China's economy.
BOJ Keeps Policy Steady, Focus On Inflation Forecasts
Markets are now focusing on the central bank's semi-annual report on the economic and price outlook, due later on Thursday.
Central Banks Will Be Busy This Week, But Their Ability To Boost Global Business Is In Doubt
Recent easing -- and the halving of crude-oil prices, supposedly a windfall for consumers -- have not changed the global outlook all that much.
Bank Of Japan Maintains Aggressive Stimulus, But Cuts Inflation Outlook
As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its stimulus program to print money at an annual pace of 80 trillion yen (444 billion pounds).
Has The US Federal Reserve’s ‘Patience’ Been Exhausted?
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s policy meeting and its intentions on interest rates will dominate economic news this week.
Japan 'Unconvincingly' Exits Recession, But Abenomics Faces More Challenges In 2015
A specific weakness within Japan's economy is preventing it from growing faster than it is.
Japan Economic Outlook 2015: Economists Forecast Q4 GDP To Expand 3.7%, Economic Growth To Increase 0.6% In 2015
The health of the world’s third largest economy will be revealed Sunday evening after Japan unexpectedly fell into recession in the third quarter.
Central Bankers Lurch From 'Whatever It Takes' To 'Whatever Next'
Financial markets are already starting to pay the price of central bank wavering and lack of cooperation with higher volatility.
BOJ Cuts Inflation Forecast, Expands Loan Scheme Instead Of QQE
As widely expected, the Bank of Japan held off on expanding its massive stimulus program.
Fed Looks Past A World In Turmoil, Confident In US Recovery
The trade deficit shrank in November to less than $40 billion, providing a boost to growth as Americans spent less on imported oil.
Japan Inflation Slows And Output Slips, Keep BOJ Under Pressure
Japanese annual core consumer inflation slowed for a fourth straight month in November largely due to sliding oil prices.
Asia Stocks Boast Biggest Rise In 15 Months, Bank Of Japan Quietly Confident
Asian shares enjoyed their best day in 15 months on Friday after Wall Street boasted its biggest two-day advance since late 2011.
S&P Doubts Japan Government Will Have Detailed Fiscal Consolidation Plan
The growing reservations about Japan come at an awkward time for Abe as he has called an election on Dec. 14.
BOJ Stands Pat Despite Grim GDP, Focus On Kuroda's View On Tax Delay
On Monday, data showed that the world's third-largest economy unexpectedly slipped into recession in the third quarter.
Japan's Recession Will Raise Some Prices In US, But It Could Hurt China Even More
Japan’s recession will affect how much Americans pay for Japanese technology products and automobiles, but it could hurt China more.
Japan Recession 2014: How A Graying Population Impacts Asian Economies
An aging population could be part of the reason monetary stimulus has been so ineffective in Japan.
Nikkei Falls To One-Week Low as Japan's Recession Spooks Market
The news prompted investors to take profits after recent gains stemming from expectations Shinzo Abe will postpone a planned sales tax hike.
ECB Meeting Preview: Will Germany Push Eurozone Into A Triple Dip Recession?
Germany, Europe's traditional powerhouse, is showing signs of weakness after slashing its growth forecasts for 2014 and 2015.
BOJ Shocks Markets With Surprise Easing As Inflation Slows
The jolt from the BOJ came as the government signaled its readiness to ramp up spending to boost the economy.
Abenomics Threatened As Consumer Spending Crashes And Inflation Jumps
Consumer prices in Japan surged to a 23-year high after a tax increase earlier this year.
BOJ Keeps Policy Steady, Markets Await New Price Forecasts
The bank is expected to predict consumer inflation will accelerate this year in its semi-annual outlook report.
5 Reasons The Bank Of Japan (BoJ) Is Close To Announcing Fresh Stimulus
Uncertainties are deepening about the Japanese economy ahead of its first consumption tax hike in 17 years.
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