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Japan's Q2 GDP is projected to be revised up to 0.4% quarter-on-quarter and 1.6% annualized, driven by stronger corporate capital expenditure. However, stagnant private consumption and falling public…
Japan's real household spending is expected to decline 2.4% year-over-year in July, marking an eighth straight monthly drop due to inflation and cautious consumer behavior. Despite a projected 2.6% m…
Japan's government maintains a moderate recovery view despite lackluster Q2 GDP (0.3% q/q) and significant headwinds. High energy costs from the Middle East conflict, a weak yen driving record import…
Japan's Growth Minister Kiuchi stated proactive fiscal policy will benefit the economy and strengthen the yen, signaling potential government support for currency stability.
The US dollar strengthened on robust economic data, hawkish Fed expectations, and rising oil prices. This pressured the EUR/USD pair lower, while USD/JPY also gained despite potential intervention fe…
US Treasury intervened with Japan to strengthen the yen amid inflation pressures and debt concerns, aiming to prevent Treasury sales and control U.S. rates while boosting yen value.
Toyota's Q1 profit surged 76% on yen weakness and financial gains, despite lower vehicle sales. The company raised full-year forecasts and announced a share buyback, though stock dipped slightly post…