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What does Japan’s rice crisis say about its economy?
The rice crisis highlights broader weaknesses in Japan’s economy. Japan imports over half of its food and has experienced persistent inflation. The country’s economic resilience is being tested by ...
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Japan, U.S. may hold third round of tariff talks as early as Saturday
Japan could hold a third round of tariff negotiations with the United States as early as Saturday, with top negotiator Ryosei ...
Dollar slips on caution over US economy, traders mull US-Japan talks
The dollar slipped again on Tuesday after declining for a week, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's caution over the ...
Japan’s Economy Shrinks for First Time in a Year
TOKYO—Japan’s economy shrank for the first time in a year and faces a bumpy road ahead due to the impact of U.S. trade policy ...
Japan’s economy shrinks as Trump’s trade war hits exports and shakes confidence
The government has reported that Japan's economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.7% in the first quarter, as U.S.
Global economy meltdown as debt crisis to wreak havoc - 'worse than Greece'
Due to the global recession in 2008, high public debt and a lack of fiscal discipline, Greece was hit particularly hard by ...
S&P 500: Brace For Liquidity Shock, Courtesy From Japan
Discover how surging Japanese yields might trigger a liquidity shock, higher US rates, and an S&P 500 selloff.
Is Japan's economy going the Greece way?
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba raised eyebrows on Monday by saying that his country’s fiscal situation was worse than ...
Japan's economy contracts for first time in a year as exports fall, shrinking by a more than expected 0.2%
On an annualized basis, Japan’s GDP contracted 0.7% in the first quarter, also more than the 0.2% fall expected by the ...
‘GDP ≠ Development’: Analyst points to 12x income gap as India overtakes Japan
That difference translates into better healthcare, efficient infrastructure, access to high-quality education, and a higher ...