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Detailed economic analysis, economic indicators, and forecasts for Japan.


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Sep 2Asia-Pacific Preview: 6-10 September
China is likely to report a relatively high trade surplus and moderating monetary growth.
Aug 31

Market Wrap: Stocks Drop Despite Pleasant Data Surprises


Nikkei slumps to 16-month low.
Aug 31

Investors Underwhelmed by Japan’s Stimulus Measures


Stocks plunged and the yen kept appreciating.
Aug 31

Japan’s Stimulus Package Vague on Details, Small on Spending


Latest package appears to be a political move.
Aug 27

Market Wrap: Weaker Yen Supports Stocks


Talks about intervention weaken the Japanese unit.
Aug 27

Asia-Pacific Outlook Still Bright


Growth is moving toward a sustainable trend.
Aug 27

Japan’s Economy Needs Action, Not Political Battles


Just as the economy stalls, a new contender for the prime minister's post arrives.
Aug 26Market Forces: Investors Uneasy Over Japan, China
Though the outlook has deteriorated, policymakers have plenty of firepower to stimulate growth.
Aug 25

Weak Demand Weighs on Japan’s Service Prices


Deflationary pressures are widespread.
Aug 20Market Forces: Currencies Confound Fundamentals
The tide could be turning in favour of Asia's currencies, but wariness lingers.
Aug 20Macro Roundup: Sizzling Summer, Cooling Economies
GDP slowed in Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan during the second quarter.
Aug 19Asia-Pacific Preview: 23-27 August
Japan is set to release July data on trade and production.
Aug 18

Some Countries Lower Dollar Holdings in Diversification Move


China and oil-exporting countries are cutting back on U.S. Treasury securities.
Aug 18

Asia Spotlight: Japan Has Few Options but to Weaken Yen


Unless the yen's rise can be suppressed, Japan will lose its major growth driver.
Aug 17

Japanese Firms Look to Invest in Vietnam


To maintain profits, more Japanese firms could shift production to Vietnam.
Aug 16

Japan's Weaker GDP Puts China in Global Hot Seat


As China's economy becomes the world's second largest, it will be pressed to help solve global ills.
Aug 15

Economic Preview: Monday, 16 August


Japan releases second quarter GDP.
Aug 12

Japanese Consumers Believe Less Deflation Ahead


Japan is one step closer to breaking the deflationary cycle.
Aug 10It's Time for Japan to Weaken the Yen
The case is growing stronger for intervention in currency markets.