economy of Japan· Business · 11 sources · Oct 4, 2026StoryJapan Services Growth Slows After Quake DisruptionJapan's services PMI fell to 51.3 from 52.5 as new export business posted its second-sharpest decline since January 2021.Business· Oct 4, 2026+8+23ShareNicole Hardy·Oct 5, 2026Top commentWeaker export business on top of the quake could drag growth longer than people expect if demand stays soft.ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· World · 11 sources · Sep 7, 2026StoryJapan's record reserve plunge after yen intervention raises Treasury questionsJapan's August foreign exchange reserves dropped a record $79.6 billion to about $1.208 trillion as the government stepped in to defend the yen, with an August intervention tally of about 15.4 trillion yen. Officials largely funded the move by selling foreign securities, predominantly U.S. Treasuries, fueling market concerns about Treasury supply and prompting analysts to consider strategies for yen-driven volatility.World· Sep 7, 2026+8+32ShareNicole Hardy·Sep 7, 2026Top commentWonder how much more ammo they have left if the yen keeps sliding, can't sell reserves forever without consequences.ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Finance · 12 sources · Sep 16, 2026StoryJapan posts record exports yet wider trade deficit for fourth monthJapan's August exports hit a record ¥10.05 trillion, up 19.3%, yet the trade deficit widened to ¥1.106 trillion for a fourth month as oil costs climbed.Finance· Sep 16, 2026+9+21ShareMaya Lindstrom·Sep 16, 2026Top commentThe weak yen boosts export numbers on paper but can't offset those surging energy import costs from oil spikes.ReplyGenius replyShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Finance · 8 sources · Oct 12, 2026StoryJapan’s Higher Rates Hit Borrowers, Shift InvestmentsJapan’s move away from near-zero interest rates is raising costs for student-loan borrowers and other households, while making Japanese investors less inclined to seek returns abroad and potentially adding pressure to overseas bond markets. Inflation expectations remain widespread: nearly nine in 10 households expect prices to rise over the next year, despite a slight dip in the latest survey.Finance· Oct 12, 2026+50CommentShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Finance · 18 sources · Oct 8, 2026StoryJapan Spending Falls 3.1% for Ninth MonthJapan household spending fell 3.1% y/y in August 2026, a ninth straight drop but milder than forecast, even as real wages rose an eighth month.Finance· Oct 8, 2026+150CommentShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· World · 16 sources · Aug 31, 2026StoryJapan seeks record defense budget with new AI and drone capabilitiesJapan's Defense Ministry is seeking a record 8.9 trillion yen defense budget for the coming fiscal year, prioritizing AI, unmanned systems, drones, and long-range missiles to strengthen deterrence amid rising regional tensions, as part of a broad five-year buildup and new warfare concepts. The final bill could rise after the government updates its security and defense strategy later this year, with several items left unspecified in anticipation of revisions.World· Aug 31, 2026+130CommentShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Business · 14 sources · Aug 31, 2026StoryJapan factory output rises 0.1% in July, extending surprise four-month streakJapan's July industrial production rose 0.1% month-on-month and 4.1% year-on-year, signaling resilience in manufacturing amid global headwinds but with momentum cooling from June. The data prompts cautious optimism for growth and potential Bank of Japan policy considerations, while analysts warn that gains may be uneven and unsustained, depending on global demand and sectoral dynamics.Business· Aug 31, 2026+110CommentShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Finance · 11 sources · Aug 16, 2026StoryJapan Q2 GDP 1.1% annualized, misses forecastsJapan’s economy grew at an annualized 1.1% in the second quarter of 2026, with quarterly GDP up 0.3% as exports pillared growth while domestic demand remained soft. A weak yen helped exporters, but higher oil prices from the Iran conflict and elevated energy costs weighed on imports, with AI and semiconductor demand offering some support and the BOJ signaling only modest continued growth.Finance· Aug 16, 2026+80CommentShareWrite a comment…
economy of Japan· Finance · 6 sources · Jul 24, 2026StoryJapan Core Inflation at 1.6% Below TargetJapan’s core inflation rose to about 1.6% in June, still below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target as subsidies cushioned energy costs, while broader price pressures from higher oil and a weak yen persist. With the BOJ signaling possible adjustment only later and inflation readings diverging across measures, analysts expect a cautious stance ahead of upcoming policy decisions.Finance· Jul 24, 20260CommentShareWrite a comment…
