Bank of Japan raises economic growth forecasts ahead of snap election, holds rates at 0.75%

The BOJ also upgraded its GDP forecast for the 2025 fiscal year to 0.9%, and also raised its GDP projection for the 2026 ...

IMF revises up Japan's growth forecast, sees inflation moderating

TOKYO, Jan 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund on Monday slightly revised up Japan's economic growth forecast for ...

Wage growth a crucial part of Japan's recovery: Economist

Shigeto Nagai, Head of Japan Economics at Oxford Economics, talks about how wage growth & rising inflation dynamics feed into ...

Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate steady, lift growth forecasts

The Bank of Japan is likely to keep its benchmark interest rate steady at a two-day policy meeting from Thursday, opting to ...
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Takaichi’s twin challenges: Economic growth and security

Takaichi has long stressed the importance of economic security, both since becoming prime minister and before that as ...
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Japan's New Economy Minister Says Weak Yen Has Benefits to Growth

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's new economic revitalisation minister, Minoru Kiuchi, said on Tuesday a weak yen has benefits to the economy and its demerits could be addressed by swiftly compiling a package ...

Economic policies of key Japan political parties ahead of election

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's decision to call a snap general election on February 8 to seek voter backing for her ...
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Japan Cuts Growth Forecast on US Tariffs Drag, Weaker Consumption

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government cut its growth forecast for this fiscal year on Thursday as U.S. tariffs slow capital expenditure and persistent inflation weighs on private consumption, ...

Global economic growth remains tepid at 2.7%, well below pre-pandemic average

The United Nations is forecasting that the global economy will grow by 2.7% this year ...