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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 21, 2020
Japan's core consumer prices flat in June as deflation risks remain
The reading dashed expectations for a third straight month of decline, after central bank comments that the economy would likely shake off the pandemic hit.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 20, 2020
Securing Japan from Chinese ‘predatory economics’
Managing risks and fortifying national security is critical while doing business with China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2020
You want the truth? You can't handle total lockdown
While measures to keep people apart can help curb the spread of COVID-19, they may also be decimating economies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2020
Half Japan firms have no quick fix for virus pain but some eye productivity gains
Other choices include reviewing business activity and planning new business to cushion the blow from the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 15, 2020
Training for the pandemic economy
Policymakers must take the right steps to ease the transition to the world being created by COVID-19.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 14, 2020
Is Japan ready for transformational change?
If the nation loses this opportunity, it will be known as the country that never changes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2020
COVID-19 fear will keep the world in a slump
As governments let up on stimulus measures, things stand to get worse.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 14, 2020
Time for Japan to present a credible energy policy
The nation should not miss the opportunity to restructure its economic and energy-consumption structure for future generations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 13, 2020
Can Japan get out of its downward spiral?
To turn the nation around, Japan needs more effective political leadership.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2020
Preparing for a post-Abe agenda
To assure Japan's future prosperity and success, open-minded, strong and decisive political leadership is necessary.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 9, 2020
Japan's machinery orders tick up but factory demand patchy
Expenditure unlikely to strengthen, as weak demand and the risk of a second wave of infection are discouraging manufacturers from boosting nonurgent spending.

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