Japan’s Demand-Driven Inflation Slows, Obscuring BOJ Rate Hike Outlook
Japan’s Demand-Driven Inflation Slows, Obscuring BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Japan’s core inflation saw an uptick in May due to increased energy levies, but an index that removes the impact of fuel continued to decline for the ninth consecutive month, as shown in data released on Friday. This trend complicates the central bank’s decision on the […]
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low
Japan’s Insurers’ Yen Hedge Falls to Decade Low Japanese life insurers have significantly reduced their protection against a strengthening yen to the lowest level in a decade, and they may continue to cut these positions in the coming months. As of March 31, nine of Japan’s largest life insurers had only 47% of their foreign […]
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Drop in April, Sparking Capital Spending Worries
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Drop in April, Sparking Capital Spending Worries Japan’s core machinery orders experienced a decline in April for the first time in three months, according to data released by the Cabinet Office on Monday. This development raises concerns about the robustness of capital spending, a critical component for a sustainable economic recovery. […]
Japan’s March Core Inflation Decelerates, Weak Yen Challenges BOJ Policy Decisions
Japan’s March Core Inflation Decelerates, Weak Yen Challenges BOJ Policy Decisions In March, Japan witnessed a slowdown in core inflation and a significant index that tracks broader price trends dropped below 3 percent for the first time in more than a year, according to recent data. This development presents a new challenge for the Bank […]
Japan’s Exports Rise for Fourth Straight Month on Strong China Demand
Japan’s Exports Rise for Fourth Straight Month on Strong China Demand Japan’s exports rise for the fourth consecutive month, spurred by a weakening yen and robust demand from China, despite weaker domestic consumption. According to a report from the Finance Ministry, exports increased by 7.3% in March year-over-year, a slight slowdown from February’s 7.8% growth. […]
Japan’s Machinery Orders Surge, Potentially Easing Domestic Demand Worries
Japan’s Machinery Orders Surge, Potentially Easing Domestic Demand Worries In February, Japan’s crucial measure of capital investment, core machinery orders, saw its largest increase in a year, indicating a robust recovery from a decline the previous month. This uplift could help alleviate concerns about sluggish domestic demand amid fears over a weakening yen and rising […]
Japan’s Officials Dismiss Claims of Government Ending Deflation Policy
Japan’s Officials Dismiss Claims of Government Ending Deflation Policy In recent developments, Japan’s senior government officials have unequivocally dismissed a media report claiming that Tokyo is contemplating announcing an end to the prolonged state of deflation that has characterized its economy. This denial underscores the government’s priority to steer the economy clear of reverting to […]
Japan’s Capital Inflation Eases, Complicating BOJ Policy Exit
Japan’s Capital Inflation Eases, Complicating BOJ Policy Exit In Tokyo, November witnessed a slowdown in core inflation, signaling that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may face challenges in adjusting its monetary policy. Despite a rapid rise in service prices, the fastest since 1994, due mainly to increased hotel fees and tourism, the core consumer price […]
Japan’s Top Currency Diplomat Warns Against Weakening Yen
Japan’s Top Currency Diplomat Warns Against Weakening Yen Masato Kanda, Japan’s leading currency diplomat, has raised concerns over the weakening yen, asserting that Japan will contemplate all possible measures to address excessive currency fluctuations. Kanda stressed the importance of stable currency movements that mirror economic fundamentals, as the yen recently depreciated beyond ¥143 against the […]