thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Expectations of further yen weakening are becoming more entrenched among investors, as can be seen in tumbling hedging costs after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates while pledging to keep policy easy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/26/economy/weak-yen-hedge/ #business #economy #yen #forex #japaneseeconomy #boj #negativeinterestrates
Expectations of further yen weakening are becoming more entrenched among investors, as can be seen in tumbling hedging costs after the Bank of Japan raised interest rates while pledging to keep policy easy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/26/economy/weak-yen-hedge/ #business #economy #yen #forex #japaneseeconomy #boj #negativeinterestrates
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Some media knew about last week's BOJ policy overhaul well before others did. That's harmful and needs to be looked into. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/25/japan/boj-information-security-leak/ #commentary #japan #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates #media
Some media knew about last week's BOJ policy overhaul well before others did. That's harmful and needs to be looked into. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/25/japan/boj-information-security-leak/ #commentary #japan #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates #media
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan is attracting more interest from foreign asset managers, sparked by the government’s drive to remake Tokyo into a major financial hub, a top regulatory official said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/25/economy/japan-financial-hub-interest/ #business #economy #investments #japaneseeconomy #fsa #shigeruariizumi
Japan is attracting more interest from foreign asset managers, sparked by the government’s drive to remake Tokyo into a major financial hub, a top regulatory official said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/25/economy/japan-financial-hub-interest/ #business #economy #investments #japaneseeconomy #fsa #shigeruariizumi
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Private equity-related dealmaking in Japan jumped last year, as low interest rates and an ample supply of targets helped make the country the only market in the Asia-Pacific region to see growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/25/markets/japan-private-equity/ #business #markets #investments #acquisitions #toshiba #fujitsu #japaneseeconomy
Private equity-related dealmaking in Japan jumped last year, as low interest rates and an ample supply of targets helped make the country the only market in the Asia-Pacific region to see growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/25/markets/japan-private-equity/ #business #markets #investments #acquisitions #toshiba #fujitsu #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business The proportion of people in Japan who do not feel financially comfortable and have no prospect for economic stability stood at a record 63.2%, a Cabinet Office survey has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/23/economy/financially-uncomfortable-japan-survey/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #surveys #cabinet #inflation
The proportion of people in Japan who do not feel financially comfortable and have no prospect for economic stability stood at a record 63.2%, a Cabinet Office survey has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/23/economy/financially-uncomfortable-japan-survey/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #surveys #cabinet #inflation
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Hedge funds ramped up bearish yen wagers in the week stretching through the Bank of Japan’s March meeting, when officials ended the world’s last negative rate-regime but pledged an accommodative stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/23/markets/hedge-funds-yen-boj-policy/ #business #markets #boj #japaneseeconomy #negativeinterestrates #yen #currencies #investments
Hedge funds ramped up bearish yen wagers in the week stretching through the Bank of Japan’s March meeting, when officials ended the world’s last negative rate-regime but pledged an accommodative stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/23/markets/hedge-funds-yen-boj-policy/ #business #markets #boj #japaneseeconomy #negativeinterestrates #yen #currencies #investments
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business As the dust settles from the Bank of Japan’s historic change to its monetary policy on Tuesday, the immediate impacts may take time to manifest for the average person in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/boj-policy-change-general-public-impact/ #business #boj #japaneseeconomy
As the dust settles from the Bank of Japan’s historic change to its monetary policy on Tuesday, the immediate impacts may take time to manifest for the average person in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/boj-policy-change-general-public-impact/ #business #boj #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to random While the Bank of Japan's rate hike is seen as a positive step, structural issues such as demographics, weak consumption and high national debt continue to pose significant challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/03/22/boj-rate-decision/ #editorials #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation #monetarypolicy
While the Bank of Japan's rate hike is seen as a positive step, structural issues such as demographics, weak consumption and high national debt continue to pose significant challenges. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2024/03/22/boj-rate-decision/ #editorials #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation #monetarypolicy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again by October and may hike at a faster pace than expected with yen weakness, according to a survey of economists. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/economy/boj-watchers-rate-hike-october/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #currencies
The Bank of Japan will raise interest rates again by October and may hike at a faster pace than expected with yen weakness, according to a survey of economists. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/economy/boj-watchers-rate-hike-october/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #currencies
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan’s consumer inflation has accelerated to the quickest pace in four months, an outcome that will keep markets focused on the Bank of Japan's move. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/economy/japan-consumer-prices-rise-quicker-pace/ #business #economy #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #inflation #boj
Japan’s consumer inflation has accelerated to the quickest pace in four months, an outcome that will keep markets focused on the Bank of Japan's move. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/22/economy/japan-consumer-prices-rise-quicker-pace/ #business #economy #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #inflation #boj
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to random Totems of ultra-easy money have been retired in Japan. Just don’t expect this rate hike to be the start of a cycle. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/21/boj-rate-hike/ #commentary #boj #yen #monetarypolicy #japaneseeconomy #inflation
Totems of ultra-easy money have been retired in Japan. Just don’t expect this rate hike to be the start of a cycle. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/21/boj-rate-hike/ #commentary #boj #yen #monetarypolicy #japaneseeconomy #inflation
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan’s exports grew for a third consecutive month on the back of robust shipments of vehicles, rising 7.8% in February from a year earlier. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/21/economy/exports-rise-third-straight-month/ #business #economy #trade #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #financeministry
Japan’s exports grew for a third consecutive month on the back of robust shipments of vehicles, rising 7.8% in February from a year earlier. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/21/economy/exports-rise-third-straight-month/ #business #economy #trade #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #financeministry
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business The Bank of Japan's first rate hike in 17 years may set the stage for tackling a perceived negative legacy of its ultraloose monetary policy, which has allowed many unprofitable "zombie" companies to stay afloat, and create room for more economic growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/companies/boj-rate-hike-zombie-firms/ #business #companies #boj #japaneseeconomy #bankruptcy
The Bank of Japan's first rate hike in 17 years may set the stage for tackling a perceived negative legacy of its ultraloose monetary policy, which has allowed many unprofitable "zombie" companies to stay afloat, and create room for more economic growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/companies/boj-rate-hike-zombie-firms/ #business #companies #boj #japaneseeconomy #bankruptcy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Now that Japan has increased its interest rates for the first time since 2007, investors and economists are divided over how long it will take before the country's central bank opts for another hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/economy/investors-economists-split-boj-future-policy/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates
Now that Japan has increased its interest rates for the first time since 2007, investors and economists are divided over how long it will take before the country's central bank opts for another hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/economy/investors-economists-split-boj-future-policy/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business How the Bank of Japan's plan for a smooth stimulus exit stumbled: A look inside the decision to scrap the world’s last negative rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/economy/how-boj-decided-on-complicated-exit-path/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #inflation #japaneseeconomy #negativeinterestrates
How the Bank of Japan's plan for a smooth stimulus exit stumbled: A look inside the decision to scrap the world’s last negative rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/20/economy/how-boj-decided-on-complicated-exit-path/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #inflation #japaneseeconomy #negativeinterestrates
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business The Bank of Japan has made "the appropriate policy decision at the appropriate time," the head of Japan's biggest business lobby said, welcoming Gov. Kazuo Ueda's move to hike interest rates for the first time in 17 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/19/companies/japan-business-welcome-boj-hike/ #business #companies #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda
The Bank of Japan has made "the appropriate policy decision at the appropriate time," the head of Japan's biggest business lobby said, welcoming Gov. Kazuo Ueda's move to hike interest rates for the first time in 17 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/19/companies/japan-business-welcome-boj-hike/ #business #companies #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business The Bank of Japan on Tuesday decided to scrap the world’s last negative rate policy, introducing a rate hike for the first time in 17 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/19/boj-ends-negative-rates/ #business #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday decided to scrap the world’s last negative rate policy, introducing a rate hike for the first time in 17 years. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/19/boj-ends-negative-rates/ #business #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The narrative that Japan is on the rise and China is in decline hides important nuances that we shouldn't miss. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/japan-up-china-down-narrative/ #commentary #japan #china #chineseeconomy #japaneseeconomy #nikkei #bubbleera #gdp #globaleconomy
The narrative that Japan is on the rise and China is in decline hides important nuances that we shouldn't miss. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/japan-up-china-down-narrative/ #commentary #japan #china #chineseeconomy #japaneseeconomy #nikkei #bubbleera #gdp #globaleconomy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in January on the back of a weak manufacturing sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/18/economy/japan-machinery-orders-january/ #business #economy #machineryorders #economicindicators #surveys #japaneseeconomy #boj
Japan's core machinery orders fell more than expected in January on the back of a weak manufacturing sector. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/18/economy/japan-machinery-orders-january/ #business #economy #machineryorders #economicindicators #surveys #japaneseeconomy #boj
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business While most BOJ watchers expect Gov. Kazuo Ueda to end Japan's negative rate on Tuesday at the conclusion of a board meeting on Tuesday, some say there is no rush since there is an opportune time to do so in April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/18/economy/boj-rate-hike-likely/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #inflation #wages
While most BOJ watchers expect Gov. Kazuo Ueda to end Japan's negative rate on Tuesday at the conclusion of a board meeting on Tuesday, some say there is no rush since there is an opportune time to do so in April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/18/economy/boj-rate-hike-likely/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy #inflation #wages
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business In a speech Sunday, Masakazu Tokura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, said the nation's economy has been on an upward trend on the back of robust wage growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/17/economy/keidanren-chief-efforts-to-end-deflation/ #business #economy #keidanren #japaneseeconomy #wages #boj
In a speech Sunday, Masakazu Tokura, chairman of the Japan Business Federation, said the nation's economy has been on an upward trend on the back of robust wage growth. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/17/economy/keidanren-chief-efforts-to-end-deflation/ #business #economy #keidanren #japaneseeconomy #wages #boj
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business A number of major Japanese firms agreed to solid pay increases on Wednesday as part of this year’s spring wage negotiations, sustaining momentum for raises. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/13/economy/shunto-wage-hikes/ #business #economy #wages #boj #japaneseeconomy
A number of major Japanese firms agreed to solid pay increases on Wednesday as part of this year’s spring wage negotiations, sustaining momentum for raises. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/13/economy/shunto-wage-hikes/ #business #economy #wages #boj #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business A slim majority of Bank of Japan watchers still expects the end of negative rates to come in April, but almost everyone agrees there’s a risk the move could come next week, according to a Bloomberg survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/12/economy/boj-watchers-survey/ #business #economy #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy
A slim majority of Bank of Japan watchers still expects the end of negative rates to come in April, but almost everyone agrees there’s a risk the move could come next week, according to a Bloomberg survey. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/12/economy/boj-watchers-survey/ #business #economy #boj #negativeinterestrates #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said Tuesday that the economy was recovering but also showing some signs of weakness, offering a slightly bleaker assessment than in January in a nod to a recent batch of soft data on consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/12/economy/boj-ueda-japan-economy/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda said Tuesday that the economy was recovering but also showing some signs of weakness, offering a slightly bleaker assessment than in January in a nod to a recent batch of soft data on consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/12/economy/boj-ueda-japan-economy/ #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #negativeinterestrates
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan has revised its economic data higher to avoid a technical recession, an outcome that supports the case for the central bank to end its negative interest rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/11/economy/japan-economcy-avoids-recession/ #business #economy #gdp #japaneseeconomy
Japan has revised its economic data higher to avoid a technical recession, an outcome that supports the case for the central bank to end its negative interest rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/11/economy/japan-economcy-avoids-recession/ #business #economy #gdp #japaneseeconomy