Japan’s central bank lowers limits on CP, corporate bond purchases
TOKYO – The Bank of Japan (BOJ) said on Friday it had decided to reduce the maximum amounts of commercial paper (CP) and corporate bonds …
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Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital perks up, Ukraine crisis to add pressure
By Takahiko Wada and Leika Kihara TOKYO -Consumer inflation in Japan’s capital accelerated in February at the fastest annual pace in more than two years, …
Japan’s record $940 billion budget set for parliament approval in March
TOKYO – A key Japanese parliamentary committee on Monday approved the government’s record $940 billion initial spending plan for the next fiscal year, setting the …
Japan’s Feb factory activity growth falls to 5-month low – flash PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace in five months in February as output contracted, underscoring the prolonged impact that global supply …
Japan’s inflation may exceed 1% but stay below BOJ goal, says central bank official
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer inflation may exceed 1% but will remain distant from the central bank’s 2% target, a senior Bank of Japan official said …
Japan’s firms see one-time bonuses, not permanent increases, lifting pay
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO – More than two-thirds of Japanese firms don’t plan to raise base salaries at this year’s labour talks, a Reuters poll …
Japan’s yen back in favour as a funding currency, but with more risks
(Refiles to correct 14th paragraph by adding missing word research to analyst job title) By Alun John HONG KONG – As the Bank of Japan …
Japan’s Jan consumer inflation slows, trade deficit biggest in 8 years – Reuters poll
TOKYO – Japan’s core consumer inflation likely slowed in January from the previous month, a Reuters poll showed, reinforcing expectations the country’s central bank will …
Japan’s service sector shrinks at fastest pace in 5 months – PMI
TOKYO – Japan’s services sector activity contracted at the fastest pace in five months in January in a sign businesses faced pressure from a record …
Japan’s Dec jobless rate falls as monthly employment gain hits near 36-year high
TOKYO – Japan’s jobless rate fell to 2.7% in December as employment posted the biggest monthly gain in nearly 36 years, government data showed on …
Japan’s consumer confidence worsens in Jan – govt
TOKYO – Japan’s consumer confidence fell in January for a second month, the government said on Monday, as the rapid spread of the Omicron coronavirus …
Japan’s Princess Mako To Finally Give Up Royal Status To Marry Commoner
Japan’s Princess Mako, niece of the current Emperor Naruhito, will wed her former classmate in October, losing her royal status due to him being a …