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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Kishida on demographics, defense and disparity
In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Kishida addresses the foreign and domestic issues that loom large, from the war in Ukraine to his promotion of “new capitalism” in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 21, 2023
Japan's broadening inflationary pressures test BOJ's dovish stance
Consumer inflation held steady above the central bank's target in March and an index excluding fuel costs rose at the fastest annual pace in four decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 20, 2023
Man Group shares Warren Buffett’s renewed optimism for Japanese stocks
Stocks in Japan are primed to outpace global peers this year as improving corporate-governance standards and the central bank’s potential policy normalization burnish the nation’s appeal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 20, 2023
Most BOJ watchers expect Ueda to hold policy at first meeting
Almost 40% of economists see June as the most likely time for a policy change, largely in line with the previous survey last month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023
We’ve all been way too accepting of inflation
It’s time customers push back against price increases. Corporate profits shouldn’t grow at the expense of the economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023
Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s idea of a new world order
To present a compelling alternative to China's vision of world order, the West should stop asking others to defend the existing one and start recruiting partners to build on a new vision.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2023
The dollar remains the coin of the realm — and then some
The Chinese yuan’s role is growing, but it won’t replace the dollar without U.S. mistakes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2023
Overseas share of Japan hotel investments at highest level since 2014
Observers say a combination of low rates, the weak yen and market stability has made Japanese real estate attractive for global investors amid pervasive economic uncertainty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 17, 2023
New BOJ head's message to world: We're staying the course — for now
Since taking the helm a week ago, Ueda has dropped some hints the massive stimulus of his dovish predecessor Haruhiko Kuroda will eventually be phased out.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2023
G7 finance leaders pledge stability and supply chain diversity
The finance chiefs, meeting on the sidelines of International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings in Washington, said they had discussed recent financial sector developments.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2023
Fed looks set to hike rates again, despite advisers' recession warnings
Officials have been aiming to balance the risk of a credit crunch with high price pressures, raising rates last month even amid forecasts for a 'mild recession” later this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2023
New BOJ chief vows to keep stimulus and shuns premature tightening
While other countries are experiencing elevated inflation, the situation is 'quite different' in Japan, Kazuo Ueda said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 12, 2023
IMF issues growth warning as it lowers 2023 forecast
Concerns over high inflation, rising geopolitical tensions and financial stability hang over the updated forecasts, with the impact of war in Ukraine continuing to dampen growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
IMF says more flexible BOJ yield control can prevent market whiplash
Changes to the yield control policy may affect financial markets through exchange rates, term premiums on sovereign bonds and global risk premiums, the IMF said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023
Goldman Sachs to start offering transaction banking services in Japan
Japan is the first country in Asia where the firm will offer the services, which include handling money for large companies, the bank said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 12, 2023
Fed officials signal divide over whether to hike rates again
One of its top officials suggested another rate increase may be needed to quell inflation, while its newest policymaker signaled that a pause may be in order.

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