The annual figure marked the third consecutive year of increases as rising prices due to the yen’s weakening and labor shortages caused business failures. Read more
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the U.S. economy was doing “quite a bit better” than expected, although there was uncertainty around Donald Trump’s trade polici... Read more
Inflation-adjusted real wages dropped 0.3% from a year earlier in November as some food prices and utility rates increased. Read more
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of policies under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are seen as a key risk factor. Read more
Check out what was on the front page on Jan. 1 in 1925, 1950, 1975 and 2000. Read more
A slew of obstacles are jeopardizing Tokyo’s pursuit of raising defense spending to 2% of gross domestic product by fiscal 2027. Read more
Interest-rate cuts will be a feature, including at institutions that resisted easing in 2024. But mind the nuances. Read more
The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady at 0.25% at this month’s meeting. Read more
In fiscal 2025, nominal wages are projected to increase 2.8% from the previous year, while the overall consumer price index is forecast to rise 2.0%. Read more
The Bank of Japan governor is sticking to his view that the central bank needs to keep monitoring risks for the economy. Read more
