Japan’s Inflation Slows Sharply on Subsidies Before BOJ Meet

The pace of Japan’s consumer inflation slowed abruptly on the back of government utility subsidies while remaining well above the Bank of Japan’s target hours before authorities are set to decide ... Read More

Japan PM contender Koizumi vows wage hikes to counter inflation

Shinjiro Koizumi, launching a bid to become Japan's next prime minister, pledged on Saturday to focus on revitalising the economy by boosting wages and productivity to counter rising prices. Koizumi, ... Read More

Japan’s Carmakers Pledge to Keep Up Wage Growth Momentum

Japanese carmakers said they will strive to keep up the positive cycle of wage growth as a recent trade deal with the US enables the industry to avoid “catastrophic” impact from the Trump ... Read More

Japan's core inflation slows in August, stays above BOJ target

Japan's core consumer prices marked the slowest pace in nine months in a sign households are getting some respite from rising living costs. Read More

PREVIEW BOJ set to keep rates steady, offer cautious optimism on outlook

The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates steady next week and signal its cautious optimism the economy appears to be weathering the hit from U.S. tariffs, a message that may keep alive ... Read More

BOJ must keep raising rates but focus on global uncertainty, deputy gov says

KUSHIRO, Japan (Reuters) -Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Tuesday the central bank should keep raising interest rates but warned that global economic uncertainty remains high, ... Read More