Between 2011 and 2023, the wealth of Japan’s rich more than doubled and super rich tripled. Read more
Japan’s currency has dropped to ¥153.73 against the dollar, its weakest level in a week and lagging all major peers. Read more
Japan’s digital trade deficit is expected to reach ¥10 trillion in 2030, roughly equivalent to its crude oil imports in 2024. Read more
The surplus grew 29.5% from 2023 to ¥29.26 trillion ($193 billion) last year, the Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report. Read more
Leading the growth is the financial sector, buoyed by the return of positive interest rates to Japan thanks to the Bank of Japan’s rate hikes Read more
Rising consumer prices are putting real wage growth at risk and possibly becoming a drag on much-needed household consumption. Read more
The Japanese currency has rallied more than 2% this week, heading for the biggest gain since late November. Read more
Inflation continued to outpace pay increases, which have been generous on a nominal basis in recent years. Read more
The prime minister’s plan comes as households face soaring rice and vegetable prices. Read more
The trend among investors in Tokyo is to lower risks by reducing their holdings and selling futures for now, a Japanese brokerage house official said. Read more