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US SPENDING

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 10, 2020
Japan’s latest stimulus boost may fall short of official forecast
Many economists expect the dollar-for-dollar impacts of stimulus measures to typically decrease as time passes from a crisis or recession.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 16, 2020
China’s recovery strengthens as consumer spending picks up
Retail spending received a boost from the Golden Week holiday last month, though many shoppers also delayed purchases to take advantage of the Singles' Day shopping festival.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 20, 2020
More Australian QE threatens a source of yield for Japan investors
Options for Japanese investors, among the biggest buyers of global debt, have shrunk this year as central banks slashed rates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 12, 2020
BOJ’s swelling share of Japan assets complicates future exit from stimulus
The central bank now owns 71% of exchange-traded funds, a fifth of commercial paper and 7% of corporate bonds, its assets equivalent to 137% of gross domestic product.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 31, 2020
Amazon plows through pandemic with record profits
The firm is one of the few to have kept operating during the pandemic, and has invested in COVID-19 business mitigation measures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 27, 2020
Coronavirus resurgence endangers Japan’s economic recovery scenario
Consumer mood may be headed for another downward swing, which would be devastating for companies that barely survived the initial pandemic damage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2020
Muji U.S.A. files for bankruptcy, citing pandemic shutdowns
Muji's U.S. unit joins more than 110 companies that have declared bankruptcy in the U.S. this year and blamed the coronavirus crisis in part for their demise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 6, 2020
World economy that took elevator down faces steep stairs back up
Hopes for a V-shaped rebound have been shattered as the reopening of businesses looks shaky at best and job losses risk turning from temporary to permanent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 29, 2020
May retail sales fell sharply in Japan as emergency declaration stunted demand
Some analysts fear uncertainty about the economy and last year's tax hike could make consumers save more and spend less.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 13, 2020
Japan FTC warns of possible illegal points programs
The Fair Trade Commission has said some actions taken by loyalty point program operators may constitute antitrust law violations.

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