Japan's core inflation slows to 2-year low, complicates BOJ rate-hike timing

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's annual core consumer inflation hit a two-year low to match the central bank ...

Japan's factory activity expands at fastest pace in four years, PMI shows

TOKYO, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Japan's manufacturing activity grew at its fastest pace in about four years in February, buoyed by ...

Japan's economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations

Japan's economy grew 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared to the previous three months, avoiding a technical ...

Takaichi, reelected as Japan’s leader, wants to cooperate with US in rare earths development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Japan tourist arrivals mark first fall in four years as Chinese visitors stay away

The drop was driven largely by a 61% fall in arrivals from China, which has been urging its citizens to avoid travel to Japan ...

Trump lauds Japan’s pledge to invest $36 billion in U.S. oil, gas and critical mineral projects

The commitment represents the first tranche of investments by Japan following a landmark trade deal between the two countries ...
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Japan’s CPI cools to slowest pace in two years on distortions

Japan’s key inflation gauge eased to the slowest pace in two years, posing a communication challenge for a central bank that ...

Japan’s Takaichi to deepen US ties

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday expressed hopes of deepening her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and strengthening cooperation between the two countries in rare ...

Japan may see upheaval of funds when BOJ hikes rates to 1%, economist says

By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - An expected rise in Japan's short-term interest rate to 1% may ...