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US ECONOMY

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2021
China’s rapid recovery puts U.S. dollar's global hegemony in doubt
The U.S.'s struggle to control the coronavirus and revive its economy contrasts sharply with the Asian nation, where growth has roared back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 9, 2021
Traditional bars in the firing line of Japan's second COVID-19 emergency
With losses already built up and footfall down as people work from home, owners of Japan's traditional izakaya are being forced into crushing choices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2021
Suga’s bet on softer emergency risks worse economic pain for Japan
Economists warn that the full impact will depend on whether the newly-imposed lighter measures are enough to rein in the spread of COVID-19.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 6, 2021
China’s dreams of self-reliance still depend on Japan Inc.
For signs of how China’s ambitions to become a self-made, high-tech industrial powerhouse are faring, look to Japan Inc.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 6, 2021
As world says good riddance to 2020, China hails its new status
China's position in the world has been elevated as a result of the pandemic, despite criticism that its early missteps and cover-ups made possible the spread of the virus around the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Jan 6, 2021
A global recovery’s leading variables
Questions remain whether the EU and the U.S. will enact recovery programs of the magnitude needed to restore the global economy, and if the developing world will get the support it needs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Jan 4, 2021
2020 just the start of a testing decade
The gap between Wall Street and Main Street has widened, reflecting a K-shaped recovery in the real economy. The pandemic is thus sowing the seeds for more social unrest in 2021.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Jan 4, 2021
COVID-19 generates a quiet financial crisis
In addition to virus-related trends, a quieter crisis is gaining momentum in the financial sector. Even without a Lehman moment, it could jeopardize prospects for recovery for years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Dec 31, 2020
Potential for a big bounce-back in 2021?
Engineering a big economic rebound in 2021, and maintaining strong and sustainable growth thereafter, will require much more than a COVID-19 vaccine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Dec 31, 2020
A New Year's resolution for the world: Find a common path to recovery
The 2020 crisis has shown us that we need even more global cooperation in order to face this century's toughest challenges.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 29, 2020
Undoing Trump regulations may divide Biden’s coalition
Some of the Trump administration's midnight rules will deserve wholesale repudiation. But others should be approached with a scalpel, not an ax.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 29, 2020
Ten surprises that await Japan in 2021
Next year is poised to be a great year for Japan. My main predictions are unashamedly bullish: Exports will get a boost from a re-acceleration in global growth; there will be a surprise pickup in domestic demand with business investments kicking in and, most importantly, consumers will begin to open...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 29, 2020
After massive COVID-19 spending, how large is Japan’s debt?
Experts say increased spending is unavoidable but that Japan will need to start seriously discussing how it will deal with its debt once the pandemic eases.

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