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US ECONOMY

BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 17, 2020
More than 200 listed companies in Japan have cut forecasts
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced 217 listed Japanese companies to warn of lower profits and sales in the coming year, an increase of 35% from less than a week ago, researcher Teikoku Databank has said.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2020
Lives versus livelihoods
Everybody knows that you can't shut the economy down indefinitely, but nobody wants to risk a second wave of infections by moving too soon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 16, 2020
IMF sees Asia-Pacific economic growth at standstill in 2020
Economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region will likely slow to a standstill in 2020, something that hasn’t happened in the last 60 years, according to the International Monetary Fund.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 15, 2020
Some companies are too connected to fail
Policymakers must act now to lower the risk of cascading bankruptcies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2020
Abe administration faces flak over hesitancy to compensate virus-hit businesses
Regional governors have rebuked the government over its hesitance to take bold financial measures, leaving many business owners no choice but to stay open amid the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 15, 2020
Telework giving the global economy a glimpse of the virtual future
The lockdown gripping much of the world economy has spurred a real-time stress test of the long-heralded digital future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2020
OPEC and Russia approve biggest-ever oil cut amid pandemic
After four days of talks, the group known as OPEC Plus has agreed to reduce output by 9.7 million barrels per day for May and June.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2020
Amid pandemic, it’s getting a lot harder to ship food around the world
The port backups that have paralyzed food shipments around the world for weeks aren’t getting much better. In fact, in some places, they’re getting worse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2020
EU finance chiefs agree on €540 billion virus rescue package
European Union finance ministers agreed on a €540 billion ($590 billion) package of measures to combat the economic fallout of the global pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2020
For first time in 11 years, BOJ lowers forecast for all Japan regions
The Bank of Japan cut its assessment of the nation's nine regional economies in light of the damage caused to production, consumption and corporate finances by the coronavirus pandemic, with new emergency restrictions set to add to the pain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 10, 2020
Virus pandemic pushes Japan’s shoppers to finally buy online
Now that the government is urging consumers and businesses to step up efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak, shoppers may finally have no excuse but to embrace e-commerce and wean themselves from brick-and-mortar stores.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 8, 2020
Behind the scenes, an LDP power struggle over record-size economic package
As the Cabinet approved a record-breaking emergency stimulus package Tuesday, the deep-seated rivalries it has amplified within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party were hidden from view.

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