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Dollar slips on caution over US economy, traders mull US-Japan talks
The dollar slipped again Tuesday, weighed down by the Federal Reserve's caution over the economy while traders considered ...
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 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.
The Japanese government bond market is in trouble
The Japanese government bond market was already having a bit of a springtime nightmare, but a poor auction of 20-year debt ...
Japan Trade Negotiator Akazawa to Visit US for Tariff Talks From Friday
FILE PHOTO: Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport, a ...
It is vital for China and Japan to jointly uphold multilateral free trade system
GT: As major economies, China and Japan can play a crucial role in jointly upholding the multilateral free trade system.
Two-thirds of Japanese firms want BOJ to pause rate hikes amid Trump tariffs, Reuters poll shows
Nearly two-thirds of Japanese firms want the Bank of Japan to temporarily pause interest rate hikes as U.S. President Donald ...
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 ...
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 ...
Japan's exports slow in April as Trump's tariffs dent shipments to the U.S.
Japan's exports to the United States, its largest single trading partner, fell nearly 2% in April as tariff hikes imposed by ...
3 Reasons Why Japan's Record Bond Yield Spike Matters
Japan's bond yield surge hints at global market risks. See how it impacts U.S. Treasuries, the yen, and top investments like ...
Japan, US agree dollar-yen rate mirrors economic fundamentals
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Wednesday discussed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent currency issues co ...