Japan has raised the issue of auto tariffs with the United States after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% levy on car imports, a move that would likely deliver a big blow to Japan’s economy. Tokyo is […]
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Japan’s exports posted another gain in November as the yen’s weakness helped exporters, although the underlying trend in trade remained lackluster ahead of this week’s Bank of Japan meeting. Exports measured in value rose 3.8% from a year ago led
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The Bank of Japan likely won’t change policy abruptly enough to derail budget discussions, according to a senior member of an opposition party whose support is needed by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government. While the BOJ shouldn’t rush any
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Inflation in Tokyo picked up speed in August, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue raising rates at a gradual pace. Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 2.4% in the capital, an acceleration from 2.2% growth in
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