Japanese inflation picks up to 2.9% in October Japan's core consumer price growth picked up slightly in October, after easing the previous month, reinforcing investors' views that stubborn inflation may push the Bank … Business • 24 Nov
Japanese economy contracts in blow to premier Kishida Japan's economy has gone into reverse, government data showed today, in a further blow to struggling Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Business • 15 Nov
Yen weakens as Bank of Japan tweaks bond yield policy The Bank of Japan today announced a minor tweak to its unconventional policy of controlling government bond yields, stopping short of expectations and sending the … Business • 31 Oct
Bank of Japan sticks to ultra-loose monetary policy The Bank of Japan stuck to its ultra-loose monetary policy today though officials face increasing pressure to turn more hawkish as the yen weakens and … Business • 22 Sep
Japan cuts Q2 GDP on weak spending as wages slide Japan's economy grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter and wages slumped in July, casting doubt over central bank projections that solid domestic … Business • 08 Sep
Japan inflation eases to 3.1% in July Japan's consumer price inflation eased to 3.1% year on year in July, in line with market expectations, government data showed today. Business • 18 Aug
Bank of Japan to allow 'greater flexibility' on bonds The Bank of Japan has today eased its grip on its ultra-loose monetary policy in a small step towards normalisation as inflation accelerates and the … Business • 28 Jul
Japan manufacturers' mood positive as economy recovers Business sentiment at big Japanese manufacturers turned positive for the first time this year and service-sector morale hit a five-month high, the latest Reuters Tankan … Business • 24 May
Japan's inflation stays above central bank's target Japan's core consumer inflation stayed well above the central bank's 2% target in April and a key index stripping away the effects of fuel hit … Business • 19 May
Bank of Japan to review, but maintain, easing measures The Bank of Japan has announced a review of its longstanding monetary easing measures today, but said it would maintain them for the time being … Business • 28 Apr
Japan's inflation rate unchanged at 3.1% in March Japan's consumer prices rose 3.1% in March, matching last month's figure and roughly in line with expectations, as inflation slows from four-decade highs, government data … Business • 21 Apr
Bank of Japan set to continue monetary easing The Bank of Japan will continue monetary easing to achieve its 2% inflation target accompanied by wage hikes in a sustainable and stable manner, new … Business • 12 Apr
Japan's inflation down from 41-year high Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in February but an index stripping away energy costs hit a four-decade high, data showed today, suggesting cost-push pressures may … Business • 24 Mar
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda retires Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor … Business • 10 Mar
Japan's economy barely grew in last quarter of 2022 Japan's economy narrowly averted a recession in the final months of 2022, barely growing on frail consumption after shrinking in the third quarter, revised data … Business • 09 Mar
Incoming BOJ chief says low rates remain appropriate Incoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda has said the central bank must maintain ultra-low interest rates to support the fragile economy, warning of … Business • 24 Feb
Japan names academic Ueda as next central bank governor Japan's government named academic Kazuo Ueda as its pick to become next central bank governor, a surprise choice that could heighten the chance of an … Business • 14 Feb
Japan set to appoint Ueda as next BoJ governor Japan's government is likely to appoint academic Kazuo Ueda, a former member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, as the bank's next governor, two … Business • 10 Feb
Japan cuts economic view as exports to Asia weaken Japan cut its view on the overall economy for the first time in 11 months in January, as China's Covid-19 infections and a slowdown in … Business • 25 Jan
Bank of Japan defies market bets for policy tweaks The Bank of Japan has today maintained ultra-low interest rates, defying market expectations it would phase out its massive stimulus programme in the wake of … Business • 18 Jan
Consumer inflation in Japan's capital exceeds target Core consumer prices in Japan's capital, a leading indicator of nationwide trends, rose a faster-than-expected 4.0% in December from a year earlier, exceeding the central … Business • 10 Jan
Japan central bank tweaks monetary policy Japan's central bank tweaked its longstanding monetary easing programme today, in a surprise move that saw the yen strengthen quickly against the dollar while Tokyo … Business • 20 Dec 22
Bank of Japan's price gauge hits record high Japan's weighted median inflation rate, which is closely watched as an indicator on whether price rises are broadening, hit a record 1.1% in October in … Business • 22 Nov 22
Japan's inflation hits a 40-year high Japan's core consumer inflation accelerated to a 40-year high in October, driven by currency weakness and imported cost pressures that the central bank shrugs off … Business • 18 Nov 22
Japan's inflation rate hits eight year high of 3% Japan's core consumer inflation rate accelerated to a fresh eight-year high of 3% in September, challenging the central bank's resolve to retain its ultra-easy policy … Business • 21 Oct 22
