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Japan's exports slip -2.3%
Exports to Europe and China fell sharply causing Japan's first decline in four months.
Japan's exports slip -2.3%
Exports to Europe and China fell sharply causing Japan's first decline in four months.
Bank of Japan forecast to ease policy
The external uncertainties and yen’s strength will likely prompt the BOJ to ease again in the next three months, says DBS.
Japan cuts lending program by JPY 5trn
The fine tuning of monetary policy should have little impact on the financial markets and the real economy, says DBS.
Consumer confidence wanes in Japan
From 40.7 in May, Japan’s consumer confidence index dropped to 40.4 in June.
Japan's account balance deteriorating
The current account registered a surplus of JPY 282bn in May, marking the lowest over the past four months.
Bank of Japan unlikely to revise down assessment of economic outlook
No policy change is expected, says DBS, with BOJ raising its economic view on all regions of the country during the regional economic report for 2Q.
Signs point to growth in Japan
Growth paused in the second quarter, but DBS says leading indicators point to an improvement in the next three months.
Japan to raise consumption tax to 8%?
The tax hike will further dent Japanese consumers' pockets when it takes effect in 2014.
Japan pushes out 18% sales tax hike
Consumption tax will be raised in staggered stages of 8% in April 2014 and another 10% in October 2015.
Japanese firms tread with caution amidst 'deteriorating' business sentiment
There was weakening of business sentiment as indicated by the sharp decline in manufacturers’ production forecast for the survey month of May, says DBS.
Japanese life insurers’ credit profile set for improvement
Fitch Ratings says insurers in Japan will continue to reduce risks in investments and benefit from improving underwriting fundamentals.
Japan public debt spinning out of control
It has reached 225% of GDP as of end-2011 and slow fiscal consolidation has forced Fitch to issue credit downgrades.
Japan's GDP growth at 4.1%
Good news for Japan as the growth figure surpassed even market expectations.
Will domestic demands in Japan compensate for weak exports?
Growth will most likely come in the range of 2-3%, according to analysts.
Further central bank easing looms in Japan
A plummeting trade deficit and recent statements from its central bank suggest new central bank stimuli by end-April.
Japan posts trade deficit
The deficit widened in March to JPY 621 billion, and analyst says it will persist in most months in 2012.
Japan imposes tighter monetary policy
The Bank of Japan prepares to counter the 0.1% slowdown in monetary base and reaccelerate growth by taking on a more conservative approach.
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