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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 7, 2019
Japan's economy still 'worsening' despite improvement in key index, government says
The key index reflecting the current state of the Japanese economy rose in April, but the improvement was not enough to change the government's assessment that it is "worsening," the Cabinet Office said Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jun 6, 2019
Japan holds its own debate on Modern Monetary Theory
The hottest economic doctrine around says governments should stop worrying and learn to love their public debt. Japan has been more relaxed than most — but a looming tax hike suggests it may be about to blink.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2019
Airbnb listings in Japan rebound after regulatory freeze
Airbnb Inc. says it's back in business in Japan, a year after stricter short-term lodging regulations forced it to freeze a major portion of its listings in the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 5, 2019
Trade tensions denting growth both globally and for Japan in 2019, World Bank says
The World Bank on Tuesday revised growth forecasts downward for the world and Japan for this year as a tit-for-tat tariff war between the United States and China has led to slowing trade and investment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 3, 2019
Now is the time for stronger G20 trade and investment
The G20 is uniquely placed to take collective action to ensure future prosperity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 3, 2019
Japan's business spending increased in January-March amid murky outlook
Capital spending by companies rose 6.1 percent in the January-March quarter from a year earlier, official data showed Monday, supporting the government's view that the economy is in a moderate recovery phase despite the uncertain global outlook.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 31, 2019
India's economic growth dropped to 5.8% in January-March period, lowest in 17 quarters
India's economy grew at a much lower than expected 5.8 percent in the January-March period, its slowest pace in 17 quarters, and falling behind China's pace for the first time in nearly two years, government data showed Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 25, 2019
Abe's tax hike plan faces uncertainty as economy sputters, experts say
There is growing speculation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could be forced to postpone the planned sales tax hike in October due to concern about the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 24, 2019
Japan downgrades prospects for economy due to China-U.S. trade war
The government downgrades its assessment of the economy, citing a slowdown in China's economy and the ongoing China-U.S. trade war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 24, 2019
Japan's core consumer prices rose 0.9% on year in April
Core consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in April from a year earlier due to robust demand for overseas package tours and rising energy prices, government data showed Friday.
EDITORIALS
May 21, 2019
What lies behind the GDP growth
It's time that more emphasis was placed on structural reforms and deregulation to explore fresh avenues of the economy's growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2019
Soldiers oversee fuel rationing in Venezuelan towns amid shortages as economy implodes
Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
EDITORIALS
May 14, 2019
Key index shows the economy is 'worsening'
Is the Abe administration's economic boom over?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 14, 2019
Japan's growing debt divergence
The BOJ may have no choice but to end up providing permanent government support to avoid painful fiscal consolidation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2019
Trade war could trigger 'interesting times'
If China slides into a huge recession, it will drag the rest of the world with it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 13, 2019
Key index points to Japanese economic downturn for first time in six years
The indicators show Japan may have entered a recession.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 7, 2019
Japan stocks take hit as Trump officials say more China tariffs to come this week
The Nikkei stock average tumbled 1.51 percent on news of the swift deterioration in trade negotiations between the world's two largest economies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2019
Reiwa Era to open in wake of decades of tumultuous economic change in Japan
The Heisei Era began three decades ago with Emperor Akihito ascending the throne near the zenith of one of the biggest stock market bubbles in history. It's been punctuated by the triple hit of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, the fall of tech icons and the rise of automotive giants, and...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2019
Meeting the Reiwa Era's challenges
As we brace for the Reiwa Era, we must be ready to take on structural reform of the economy as well as administrative and fiscal reforms of a much larger and broader scale than took place in Heisei.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 26, 2019
Abe's poker face: If Japan's leader is wavering on tax hike resolve, how will we know?
Twice before, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has backed away from the sort of sales tax hike that toppled at least one predecessor. Now, he faces the same dilemma again.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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