Japan’s Household Spending in Contraction For Fifth Consecutive Month
Household spending across Japan continued to decline into the fifth consecutive month during December, spelling more trouble for the world's Full Article
Yen Fades as the Tokyo Olympics Gets Underway
One has to wonder if the losses sustained by the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will leave a long-term mark on the Japanese economy. Full Article
Emerging Market Currencies Under Pressure, Safe Havens Gain
Emerging market currencies across Asia are starting the fresh trading week on a bearish footing, weakening as the market sentiment turns Full Article
Business Outlook Among Japanese Manufacturers and Services Sector Improves
The latest edition of the Reuters Tankan survey reveals an improvement in business sentiment among manufacturing and services sector firms Full Article
Japan Reports Improvement in Factory Output, Jobless Rate
Factory activity in Japan posted a rebound into growth during June after declining for four consecutive months previously due to coronavirus Full Article
Japanese Yen Soars to Seven-Week High Against the US Dollar
The Japanese yen has strengthened to the highest level in seven weeks against the US dollar over a reduction in the risk appetite as a Full Article
Safe Haven Japanese Yen Strengthens Over Coronavirus Worries
The Japanese yen appears to be back in favor as a safe haven currency as investors continue to focus on the growing economic risks of .. Full Article
Japanese Yen Gains as Markets Worry About Rising Unemployment in US
On Thursday, the Japanese yen is making gains against the US dollar, which has dipped over worries that unemployment could be on the rise in Full Article
Safe Haven Japanese Yen Eases Lower Amid Choppy Trading
Japanese yen has weakened against the US dollar as risk currencies gained some bids amid choppy trading and high volatility in global Full Article
Safe Haven Japanese Yen Sees Biggest One-Day Climb Since 2016
The safe haven currency Japanese yen has soared over 3% higher against the US dollar, to the strongest level seen in over three years over Full Article
Japanese Services Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace in Nearly Six Years
The Japanese service sector contracted at the fastest rate in almost six years during February amid escalating coronavirus concerns, adding Full Article
Japanese Manufacturing Sector Contracts at Fastest Pace Since March 2016
Factory activity in Japan shrank at the fastest pace in almost four years during February as a result of the coronavirus outbreak in China Full Article
USD/JPY Trading Flat as Risk Sentiment Deteriorates Over Continued Concerns About the Coronavirus Outbreak
The Japanese yen is trading somewhat steady against the US dollar as its safe haven appeal shines through over rising worries about the Full Article
Economic Data Releases From Japan Heighten Worries of Coronavirus Impact
Core consumer inflation in Japan showed a slight uptick in the month of January but continues to remain well below the BOJ's target and is Full Article