Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down to 0.4% in April
Published: 5/25/2012 12:11:48 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in April 2012 was 100.4(2010=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and up 0.4% over the year.
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Japan's Trade Deficit Widens in April
Published: 5/23/2012 1:18:40 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan posted a larger-than-expected trade deficit in April, widening from shortfalls in the previous month and a year earlier as exports of steel and plastic declined on reduced demand from China and imports of fossil fuels increased.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 5/23/2012 12:57:08 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held on May 23rd, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan decided, by a unanimous vote, to keep the uncollateralized overnight call rate at around 0 to 0.1 percent.
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Japanese GDP Grows 1% in Q1
Published: 5/17/2012 11:20:34 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Cabinet Office
Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 1.0 percent in January-March from the previous quarter after a revised 0.0 percent result for October-December last year. The recovery was mostly due to solid consumer spending, post-quake rebuilding and rising exports.
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Japan Reports Trade Deficit in March
Published: 4/19/2012 11:32:08 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan swung back into a trade deficit in March as a steady rise in energy imports outweighed a rebound in automobile exports after last year's flooding in Thailand.
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Bank of Japan Holds off Easing Measures
Published: 4/10/2012 11:08:43 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held on April 10th, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan decided to encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0 to 0.1 percent.
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Japan Reports Trade Surplus in February
Published: 3/22/2012 11:23:41 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan posted a ¥32.9 billion trade surplus in February after four-straight months in deficit, the Ministry of Finance said on March 22nd, boding well for an economy that needs a boost from international trade to solidify its still-fragile recovery.
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Bank of Japan Adds New Loan Program
Published: 3/13/2012 6:53:42 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan left on March 13th its key monetary policy unchanged to check the effects of last month's easing steps, but decided to expand a loan program to ¥5.5trn for potentially high-growth sectors in a bid to stimulate the economy.
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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Up 0.1% in January
Published: 3/2/2012 12:14:45 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in January 2012 was 99.6(2010=100), up 0.2% from the previous month, and up 0.1% over the year.
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Japan Unemployment Rate up to 4.6% in January
Published: 3/2/2012 12:10:30 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.6 percent in January from a downwardly revised 4.5 percent in December, with the data pointing to already employed people seeking higher-paid positions.
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Japan’s Trade Deficit Widens in January
Published: 2/20/2012 10:53:57 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan’s trade deficit widened to a record level in January, as falling exports combined with surging imports of energy.
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Bank of Japan Announces New Stimulus
Published: 2/14/2012 11:38:02 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan on February 14th further eased monetary policy, increasing its asset purchase programme by 10 trillion yen to about 65 trillion yen, as it looks to end deflation.
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Japan GDP Contracts 0.6% in Q4
Published: 2/13/2012 11:08:06 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Cabinet Office
Japan's economy shrank 0.6 percent in the October-December quarter compared with the previous three months as slowing global trade, a strong currency and disruption from severe floods in Thailand all took their toll.
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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down 0.2% in December
Published: 1/27/2012 6:03:21 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
The consumer price index for Japan in December 2011 was 99.4(2010=100), the same level as the previous month, and down 0.2% over the year.
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Japan Exports Fall in December
Published: 1/25/2012 9:40:45 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan's exports fell for the third consecutive month in December, capping the first annual trade deficit in 31 years, figures underscoring the toll slower global growth and March's earthquake have taken on the economy.
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Bank of Canada Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 1/24/2012 9:05:05 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held on January 24, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan decided,by a unanimous vote to encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0 to 0.1 percent.
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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down 0.5% in November
Published: 12/30/2011 7:03:10 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
The consumer price index for Japan in November 2011 was 99.4(2010=100), down 0.6% from the previous month, and down 0.5% over the year.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Unchanged in November
Published: 12/30/2011 7:00:49 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in November was unchanged at 4.5 percent from the previous month, signaling that the pace of recovery in labor market conditions is moderating.
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Japan Holds Rates Near Zero
Published: 12/21/2011 3:07:30 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Japan's central bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at virtually zero as it downgraded its assessment of the economy.
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Japan Reports Trade Deficit in November
Published: 12/21/2011 2:58:21 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan reported a 684.7 billion yen in trade deficit in November, as exports continued to decline amid the impact of the mass flooding in Thailand and fears of a global economic downturn.
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Japan GDP Revised Down in Q3
Published: 12/9/2011 11:56:56 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan's economy rebounded in the third quarter at a slightly slower pace than initially estimated as companies pulled back on capital spending, worried that yen strength and slowing global growth will hurt exports.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.5% in October
Published: 11/29/2011 12:25:48 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's unemployment rate rose to 4.5 percent in October from 4.1 percent in September for the first deterioration in three months, reflecting the continuing severe employment conditions in the country.
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Japan Annual Inflation Rate Down 0.2% in October
Published: 11/25/2011 11:15:11 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in October 2011 was 100.0(2010=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and down 0.2% over the year.
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Japan Records Trade Deficit in October
Published: 11/21/2011 10:58:15 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan's trade slipped back into deficit territory in October after recording a surplus the previous month, The Finance Ministry said in a preliminary report on November 21.
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Japan's Economy Grows 1.5% in Q3
Published: 11/17/2011 1:14:20 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, the Cabinet Office
Japan’s economy expanded 1.5% between July and September, returning to growth after three consecutive quarters of contraction, the Cabinet Office said on November 14th.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Down to 4.1% in September
Published: 10/28/2011 11:23:33 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in September from 4.3 percent in August.
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Japan's Annual Inflation Rate Unchanged in September
Published: 10/28/2011 11:19:29 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in September 2011 was 99.9(2010=100), the same level as the previous month, and the same level as previous year.
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Bank of Japan Expands Asset Purchase Program
Published: 10/27/2011 11:45:54 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan on October 27 decided to enhance monetary easing by expanding the asset purchase program by around JPY 5 trillion to about JPY 55 trillion.
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Japan Records Trade Surplus in September
Published: 10/24/2011 3:12:43 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan recorded a ¥300.4 billion trade surplus in September, the Ministry of Finance said on October 24. The rise was led by shipments of autos to Europe and auto parts to the U.S. and China.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 10/7/2011 12:18:56 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan kept the overnight lending rate between zero and 0.1 percent and left credit and asset-buying programs totaling 50 trillion yen ($652 billion) unchanged, while extending a loan program in earthquake-affected areas.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.3% in August
Published: 9/30/2011 1:07:58 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in August from 4.7 percent in July.
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Japan's Annual Inflation Rate up 0.2% in August
Published: 9/30/2011 1:02:33 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in August 2011 was 99.9(2010=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and up 0.2% over the year.
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Japan Records Huge Trade Deficit in August
Published: 9/21/2011 4:09:34 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Ministry of Finance Japan
Japan reported a trade deficit equivalent to 775.3 billion yen in August, as utility firms imported fuel to meet electricity demand with many nuclear reactors still offline amid post-Fukushima disquiet.
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Japan GDP Revised Down to 0.5% in Q2
Published: 9/9/2011 10:13:09 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's economy shrank more than initially thought in the April-June period due to weaker-than-expected capital investment in the wake of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
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Bank of Japan Leaves Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 9/8/2011 12:10:37 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
At the Monetary Policy Meeting held on September 7, the Policy Board of the Bank of Japan decided, by a unanimous vote, to encourage the uncollateralized overnight call rate to remain at around 0 to 0.1 percent.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7% in July
Published: 8/30/2011 11:35:31 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's unemployment rate stood at a worse-than-expected 4.7 percent in July, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous month, excluding figures from the disaster-hit northeast of the country, the government reported on August 30.
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Japan Inflation Rate up 0.2% in July
Published: 8/26/2011 1:26:27 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in July 2011 was 99.7(2010=100), the same level as previous month, and up 0.2% over the year.
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Japan Reports Trade Surplus in July
Published: 8/18/2011 12:25:58 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan reported a trade surplus of 72.5 billion yen in July, a drop of 90.8% compared to a year ago, the Ministry of Finance said on August 18.
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Japan's Economy Contracts Less Than Expected In Q2
Published: 8/15/2011 12:59:32 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, the Cabinet Office
Japan's gross domestic product was down 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the previous quarter, the Cabinet Office said on August 15, extending the country's recession following the devastating earthquake and tsunami on March 11.
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Bank of Japan Eases Monetary Policy
Published: 8/4/2011 10:40:31 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Japan's central bank eased monetary policy, sold one trillion yen and pledge to inject 10 trillion yen in funds to the economy, joining Switzerland in efforts to stem appreciating exchange rates.
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Japan Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.6% in June
Published: 7/29/2011 10:57:01 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's unemployment rate rose to a seasonally adjusted 4.6% in June, following the negative impact of the March 11 disasters on the nation's labor market.
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Japan Inflation up 0.2% in June
Published: 7/29/2011 10:50:40 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in June 2011 was 99.9(2005=100), down 0.1% from the previous month, and up 0.2% over the year.
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Japan Records Trade Surplus in June
Published: 7/22/2011 12:51:30 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters
Japan's trade balance swung back to a surplus of 70.7 billion yen ($896 million) in June as factory output and sales steadily recover from the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown.
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Japan’s Unemployment Rate Fell to 4.5% in May
Published: 7/1/2011 12:30:48 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly declined in May as more people stopped looking for work after the nation’s largest earthquake on record.
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Japan Inflation up 0.3% in May
Published: 7/1/2011 12:21:19 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in May 2011 was 100.0(2005=100), up 0.1% from the previous month, and up 0.3% over the year.
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Japan's Exports Declined More Than Expected in May
Published: 6/23/2011 1:27:42 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan's exports fell more than economists forecast in May, adding to signs the world's third- largest economy may struggle to recover from the March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
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Bank of Japan Expands Lending Program
Published: 6/14/2011 11:33:31 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged at virtually zero and expanded a lending program to bolster the disaster-hit economy.
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Japan's Jobless Rate up to 4.7% in April
Published: 5/31/2011 6:47:02 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in April from 4.6% in March for the first deterioration in six months amid the impact from the massive earthquake and tsunami in March.
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Japan Inflation up 0.3% in April
Published: 5/27/2011 12:36:29 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in April 2011 was 99.9(2005=100), up 0.3% from the previous month, and up 0.3% over the year.
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Japan Exports Falls in April
Published: 5/25/2011 1:18:58 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Japanese exports fell at their sharpest pace in 18 months in April, tipping the trade balance into a deficit as damage from the March 11 earthquake continued to hobble production and shipments of cars and other products that make up the backbone of the nation's economy.
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Bank Of Japan Keeps Record Low Interest Rate?
Published: 5/20/2011 12:49:36 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan kept on May 20 its near zero interest rate and refrained from introducing more monetary easing measures.
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Japan's Economy Contracts 0.9% in Q4
Published: 5/19/2011 2:04:03 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Japan's real GDP for the first quarter of 2011 fell 0.9% from the previous quarter, tipping the country into a recession as the March 11 earthquake and tsunami caused declines in consumer spending, business investment and private-sector inventories.
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Japan's Inflation Rate Remains Unchanged in March
Published: 4/28/2011 9:54:54 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in March 2011 was 99.6 (2005=100), up 0.3% from the previous month, and the same level as previous year. Core inflation fell 0.7 percent on year in March.
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Japanese Unemployment Unchanged in March
Published: 4/28/2011 9:38:49 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged in March from February at 4.6 percent, excluding those areas struck by last month's earthquake and tsunami.
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Japan Trade Surplus Shrinks in March
Published: 4/20/2011 9:49:51 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, AFP
Japan's exports fell for the first time in 16 months and the trade surplus plunged after a record earthquake and tsunami hit production, the finance ministry said on April 20.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Monetary Policy Unchanged
Published: 4/7/2011 9:28:31 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Japanese central bank announced on April 4 it would keep a credit program and asset- purchase fund unchanged following the nation’s worst earthquake.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate at 2 Year Low in February
Published: 3/29/2011 10:58:59 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased to 4.6% in February from 4.9 percent in January.
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Japan's Inflation Rate Remains Unchanged in February
Published: 3/25/2011 9:54:24 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in February 2011 was 99.3(2005=100), down 0.1% from the previous month, and the same level as previous year. Core inflation fell 0.3 percent on year in February.
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Japan Posts Trade Surplus In February
Published: 3/24/2011 11:12:13 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan’s trade balance returned to surplus in February on solid exports to Asia, after posting the first deficit in nearly two years in January due to regional holidays, Ministry of Finance data released on March 24 showed.
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Bank of Japan Expands Asset Purchases to Support Economy
Published: 3/14/2011 11:10:56 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan rushed to bolster markets in the wake of the country's worst disaster since World War Two and said on March 14, it would double an existing program to purchase government and corporate bonds and other financial assets to 10 trillion yen, or $121.7 billion.
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Japan's Economy Contracts in The Fourth Quarter
Published: 3/10/2011 10:48:31 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Japan's GDP shrank 0.3% in the final quarter of 2010 from the previous quarter, according to the revised data from the Cabinet Office showed on March 10.
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Japan’s Unemployment Remains Unchanged in January
Published: 3/2/2011 12:07:57 PM
By: Japan Statistics Bureau
Japan’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.9% while payrolls rose in January.
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Japan's Inflation Rate Remains Unchanged in January
Published: 2/25/2011 9:56:12 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The consumer price index for Japan in January 2011 was 99.4(2005=100), down 0.2% from the previous month, and the same level as previous year.
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Japan Records Trade Deficit in January
Published: 2/24/2011 11:39:38 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, RTT News
Japan saw a merchandise trade deficit of 471.4 billion yen in January, the Ministry of Finance said on February 23, falling into the red for the first time in 22 months.
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Japan's Central Bank Keeps Interest Rate Unchanged
Published: 2/15/2011 11:04:27 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan has left its key interest rate unchanged at virtually zero to support the economy.
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Japan's Economy Contracts in The Fourth Quarter
Published: 2/14/2011 10:36:56 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, FT
Japan’s economy contracted in the last quarter of 2010 amid slowing exports and weak domestic demand, according to preliminary data released on February 14.
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Japan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.9% in December
Published: 1/28/2011 11:56:53 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell for the first time since September, indicating that the export-driven recovery is benefiting workers at home.
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Japan's Core Inflation Falls for the 22nd Consecutive Month
Published: 1/28/2011 11:52:41 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, RTT News
Core consumer prices in Japan declined 0.4 percent on year in December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on January 28, falling for the 22nd consecutive month.
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Japan's Trade Surplus More Than Doubles in 2010
Published: 1/27/2011 12:08:54 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, AFP
Japan's trade surplus more than doubled in 2010 and exports to key trade partner China hit a record high, data showed on January 27 as robust overseas demand indicated gathering momentum for a fragile recovery.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Rates Steady
Published: 1/25/2011 12:44:57 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan kept it key interest rate unchanged at virtually zero on January 25, hoping to protect a still-fragile economy from veering off track.
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Japan Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 5.1%
Published: 12/28/2010 1:37:52 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
The unemployment rate in Japan came in at a seasonally adjusted 5.1 percent in November, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on December 28
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Japan's Exports Rise 9.1% in November
Published: 12/22/2010 3:44:02 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan's exports rose 9.1 percent in November from a year earlier, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said in a report on December 22, marking the 12th straight month of growth.
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Japan Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged
Published: 12/21/2010 6:30:03 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan has kept interest rates unchanged at between 0% and 0.1% in a bid to boost the nation’s economy and rein in inflation.
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Japanese Unemplyment Rate Rises to 5.1%
Published: 12/6/2010 12:46:34 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Statistics Japan
Japan's unemployment rate worsened slightly in October, as industrial production slipped and household spending was down, Statistics Bureau said on November 30.
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Japan’s Deflation Moderates in October
Published: 11/26/2010 9:50:37 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japanese consumer prices rose 0.4% month-on-month in October. On an annual basis, prices were up 0.2%.
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Japan October Export Growth Slows
Published: 11/25/2010 8:35:37 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, AFP
Japanese exports grew at their slowest pace of the year in October, data showed on November 25, underlining fears for the country's main engine for growth as the trade-reliant recovery loses more steam.
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Japan GDP Quickens in the Third Quarter
Published: 11/15/2010 4:03:33 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, MarketNews
Japan's gross domestic product grew 0.9% in the July-September period from the previous quarter, or at an annualized pace of 3.9%, up from a revised +0.4% q/q and +1.8% annualized in the second quarter (revised from +0.4% q/q and +1.5% annualized).
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Bank of Japan Keeps Rate Near Zero
Published: 11/5/2010 5:37:08 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Japan's central bank on November 5 kept its key rate unchanged at a rock-bottom zero to 0.1 percent in a widely anticipated move, but refrained from announcing fresh monetary easing measures.
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Japan Export Growth Slows
Published: 10/31/2010 6:57:57 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports grew at the slowest pace this year in September, a sign the country is losing its chief engine for growth as demand abroad tempers.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Unexpectedly Falls to 5.0%
Published: 10/31/2010 6:31:54 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in September as payrolls rose, signaling that the job market may be improving even as the economy is threatened by an advancing yen.
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Japan Inflation Falls 0.6% in September
Published: 10/31/2010 6:26:16 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Core inflation in Japan was down 1.1 percent on year in September, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on September 28, marking the 19th consecutive month of falling prices.
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Japan Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1%
Published: 10/2/2010 2:25:01 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, MarketNews
Japan's unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in August from 5.2% in July, as the number of unemployed showed the second straight monthly drop, data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications showed Friday.
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Japan Remains Stuck In Deflation in August
Published: 10/2/2010 2:14:32 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, RTTNews
Nationwide core consumer prices in Japan declined 1.0 percent on year in August, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Friday, marking the 18th straight month of deflation.
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Japan Trade Surplus Shrinks in August
Published: 9/29/2010 4:14:49 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan's trade surplus unexpectedly shrank by 37.5% in August from a year earlier to Y103.22 billion, the first year-on-year drop in 15 months, with the pace of export growth decelerating for the sixth month in a row, Ministry of Finance data released on September 27 showed.
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Japan Q2 GDP Revised Up
Published: 9/14/2010 3:30:56 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters
Japan's economy grew a revised 0.4 percent in April-June from the previous quarter, more than an initial government estimate, but the strong yen and slowing global growth give policymakers little to cheer about over the outlook.
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Bank of Japan Increases the Amount of Low Interest Loans
Published: 9/1/2010 12:06:53 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided on Monday to keep its key interest rate at near-zero and boost the amount of low-interest loans to financial institutions. The measures were aimed at reining in the rising value of the yen.
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Japan Unemployment Rate Falls in July
Published: 8/27/2010 12:31:59 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, MarketNews
Japan's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July from 5.3% in June, as the number of unemployed marked the first month-on-month drop in five months and more jobs were created for the second straight month.
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Japan Inflation Falls in July
Published: 8/27/2010 12:24:17 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com
Japan's consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.
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Japan Exports Rise 23.5% in July
Published: 8/25/2010 1:00:41 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters
Japan's exports rose a more than expected 23.5 percent in July from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed, but economists expect overseas demand to moderate in the coming months and the rising yen to cloud the outlook.
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Japan's GDP Growth Slows
Published: 8/16/2010 1:12:35 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Japan's economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter, coming in well short of expectations as stagnant consumption and flagging exports weighed on an economy already hobbled by deflation and a soaring yen.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Policy on Hold
Published: 8/10/2010 12:40:27 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa indicated the nation’s recovery has been resilient to the yen’s advance, supporting his board’s decision to keep policy unchanged.
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Japan Unemployment Rises in June
Published: 8/2/2010 3:58:27 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
The unemployment rate in Japan has increased to its highest level since November last year while production of cars and electronics fell in June, showing weakness in the world's second largest economy.
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Japan Export Growth Slows
Published: 7/26/2010 1:27:36 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters
Japanese exports rose more than expected in June from a year earlier but the pace of increase slowed for the fourth straight month, a sign the economic recovery may lose steam on moderating overseas demand.
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Bank Of Japan Predicts Growth to Slow in 2011, Keeps 0.1% Rate
Published: 7/15/2010 10:09:56 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and predicted growth in the world’s second- largest economy will slow next year as fiscal stimulus evaporates worldwide and overseas demand loses steam.
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Inflation in Japan Decreases at Slower Pace
Published: 6/25/2010 6:10:15 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell 1.2% in May, a moderation that may be insufficient to ease government pressure on the central bank to fight deflation.
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Japan's Exports Rise Slows in May
Published: 6/24/2010 9:56:59 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Exports of Japanese goods rose a solid 32.1% in May on overseas demand for cars and steel, but the growth rate was still the slowest in five months, raising concern that the nation's export-driven economic recovery may start to slow.
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Japanese Economic Recovery May Be Sluggish
Published: 6/14/2010 5:55:27 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the first quarter of 2010, the Japanese economy expanded 5% annualized. Growth was mostly supported by strong exports and government stimulus. Yet, although the effects of higher overseas demand, especially from China, domestic subsides for cars and home appliances have been positively influencing the broader economy, a sustainable recovery is probably beyond reach.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 14th Straight Month
Published: 5/27/2010 8:13:04 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, CNBC
Japan's core consumer prices fell 1.5 percent in the year to the end of April, marking 14 straight months of annual falls, government data showed on Friday.
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Japanese Exports Rise for Fifth Month
Published: 5/26/2010 11:27:58 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ
Japan's exports rose 40.4% on year in April on strong overseas demand for Japanese cars, government data showed Thursday. It was the fifth straight month of increase, giving the nation's export-led economic recovery a forceful nudge.
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Bank of Japan Unveils Lending Support Facility
Published: 5/21/2010 10:47:08 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan announced details of a bank-lending support plan and turned more optimistic on the outlook for the Japanese economy, saying it's "recovering moderately."
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Japan Economy Grows 4.9%
Published: 5/19/2010 11:35:44 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy grew less than forecast in the first quarter as an export-led recovery failed to stoke consumer spending, putting pressure on the central bank to do more to end deflation as it begins a two-day meeting.
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Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady
Published: 4/30/2010 10:55:04 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate near zero and said it would redouble efforts to boost the economy.
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Japan’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5%
Published: 4/29/2010 11:36:23 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in March, a sign that the job rebound may moderate.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fell 1.2% in March
Published: 4/29/2010 11:33:57 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 13th month in March, indicating the economy remains hampered by deflation even as the export-led recovery starts to spread.
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Japanese Exports Climb 43.5% in March
Published: 4/22/2010 9:40:24 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports grew for a fourth month in March, evidence that sustained gains in overseas demand are fueling the recovery as prices slump at home.
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Japan Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged
Published: 4/7/2010 11:46:32 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank f Japan
Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged and held off on new easing steps Wednesday, saying the economy is improving.
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Japan Unemployment Rate at 4.9% in February
Published: 3/30/2010 11:01:00 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com
The unemployment rate in Japan held steady in February, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Tuesday, coming in as expected at a seasonally adjusted 4.9 percent.
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Japan Deflation Persists as Consumer Prices Fall 1.2%
Published: 3/26/2010 11:01:55 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 12th month in February, adding pressure on the central bank to eradicate deflation that is hampering the economic recovery.
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Japan’s Exports Grow at Fastest Pace in 30 Years
Published: 3/24/2010 12:29:52 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports climbed at the fastest pace in 30 years in February as global trade recovered from the worst postwar recession, increasing prospects for a sustained economic rebound in the nation.
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Bank Of Japan Doubles Lending Program
Published: 3/17/2010 12:50:29 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan expanded a bank loan program aimed at shoring up liquidity in the deflation plagued economy, a boost that offsets the impact of separate credit measures expiring this month.
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Japan’s Economy Grows 3.8%, Less Than First Estimated
Published: 3/10/2010 9:22:16 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter as companies pared spending and stockpiles as deflation deepened.
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Japan Exports Jump
Published: 2/23/2010 11:27:46 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japanese exports rose more than expected in January from a year earlier, allaying concerns that China's moves to rein in lending may choke off demand there and put a brake on Japan's economic recovery.
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BOJ Leaves Policy Unchanged
Published: 2/18/2010 9:50:47 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, BoJ
The Bank of Japan refrained from expanding its lending and asset-purchase programs, preserving policy ammunition in case the economic recovery falters or the government increases pressure for more action to beat deflation.
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Japan’s Economy Grows 4.6%
Published: 2/15/2010 11:23:56 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy grew faster than economists anticipated last quarter, reducing the risk of falling back into a recession even as deflation intensifies.
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Deflation and Debt in Japan May Hamper a Quick Recovery
Published: 1/28/2010 11:45:17 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In January, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s warned Japan that it may downgrade it's credit ranking due to the new Democratic Party of Japan inability to fix its finances. Yet, not only increasing public debt but also deepening deflation may hamper economic outlook and long term recovery.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fall 1.3%
Published: 1/28/2010 7:59:53 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 10th month in December, underscoring concern that deflation remains a threat to the economic recovery.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Falls to 5.1%
Published: 1/28/2010 7:55:36 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com
The Japanese jobless rate fell to 5.1 per cent in December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said. The unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in November.
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Japan's Exports Rose in December
Published: 1/26/2010 10:42:03 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports rose for the first time in 15 months ago, adding to signs that the world’s second-largest economy is recovering from the global recession.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Key Rate at 0.1%
Published: 1/25/2010 11:59:56 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan held interest rates near zero and said it remains committed to fighting deflation as gains in the yen risk stunting the recovery from the country’s worst postwar recession.
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Japan Consumer Prices Slide 1.7%
Published: 12/28/2009 12:03:48 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a ninth month in November, adding to signs that deflation will undermine growth in the world’s second-largest economy.
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Japan's Unemployment Rate Edges Up In November
Published: 12/28/2009 12:01:25 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in November, an indication job growth may not be strong enough to support the economy’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession.
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Japan’s Exports Fall at Slowest Pace in 14 Months
Published: 12/20/2009 9:20:01 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters
Japan's exports rose by the most in seven years in November due to solid Asian demand, reducing worries that the Japanese economy will fall into another recession next year.
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BOJ Says Won’t Tolerate Deflation, Keeps Rate at 0.1%
Published: 12/18/2009 9:47:23 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, BoJ
The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.1 percent and policy makers said they are intolerant of price declines amid signs deflation may undermine the economic recovery.
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Japan Economy Grows 1.3%
Published: 12/8/2009 7:41:56 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the third quarter as companies cut spending in the wake of the country’s deepest postwar recession.
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Japan Releases Stimulus Package as Recovery Weakens
Published: 12/7/2009 10:51:10 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Japanese government unveiled a 7.2 trillion yen ($81bn) economic stimulus package amid signs the recovery and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s popularity are waning.
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Japan Steps Up Quantitative Easing to Fight Deflation
Published: 12/3/2009 1:19:03 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
This week, rising deflation risk and strong Yen hurting Japanese economy had forced Bank of Japan to revised its exit strategy for quantitative easing policy pledged at the end of October. At emergency meeting the institution introduced a new funds-supplying operation to encourage a further decline in longer-term interest rate
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Bank of Japan Eases Monetary Policy
Published: 12/1/2009 10:42:28 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan said it’s ready to pump more money into the financial system after unveiling a 10 trillion yen ($115 billion) program to help an economy battered by falling prices and the yen’s surge to a 14-year high.
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Deflation May Hamper Japanese Economic Recovery
Published: 11/28/2009 12:17:48 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the third quarter of 2009, Japan’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years boosted by a rebound in global demand and government stimulus. However, growing GDP hasn't stimulated consumer prices which during the last few months have been falling at record pace bringing into the light the danger of prolonged deflation.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fall Further
Published: 11/27/2009 12:33:30 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan's core consumer inflation rate fell 2.2% in October, posting the eighth straight year-on-year decline as the costs of gasoline, heating oil and overseas holiday tours continued to show sharp declines from year-earlier levels.
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Japan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1%
Published: 11/27/2009 12:10:25 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate in October unexpectedly fell for a third month, a sign that the worst may be over for the labor market.
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Japan Exports Fall Least in a Year
Published: 11/24/2009 10:43:21 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports fell at the slowest pace in a year in October as worldwide government spending boosted demand, sustaining the economic recovery.
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Bank of Japan Keeps Rate at 0.1%
Published: 11/20/2009 9:51:48 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, BoJ
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates near zero and raised its economic assessment even as government pressure for it to fight deflation intensified.
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Japan GDP Growth Accelerates
Published: 11/16/2009 9:11:54 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years in the third quarter, led by a rebound in domestic demand that may ease concern of a return to recession next year.
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BOJ Ends Debt Buying
Published: 10/30/2009 9:55:20 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, BoJ
The Bank of Japan said it will stop buying corporate debt at the end of the year, as central banks around the world phase out emergency measures taken at the height of the financial crisis.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fall 2.3%
Published: 10/29/2009 10:46:40 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell at a near-record pace in September, a sign that deflation is likely to remain a drag on the economic recovery.
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Japan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.3%
Published: 10/29/2009 10:39:31 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s jobless rate unexpectedly dropped to a four-month low in September, adding to signs that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy is spreading to consumers.
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Japan Exports Fall at Slower Pace
Published: 10/21/2009 10:39:03 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports fell at the slowest pace in 10 months in September as stimulus spending in China drove demand for the nation’s cars and machinery.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls From Record
Published: 10/2/2009 9:51:28 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s jobless rate unexpectedly retreated in August from a record and household spending rose as the nation emerged from its worst postwar recession. The unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%, the statistics bureau said in Tokyo.
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Japanese Yen Looks Too Strong. Will the DPJ Intervene?
Published: 10/1/2009 2:38:38 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
The Japanese yen spiked to an eight-month high against the US dollar on September 28. However, the stronger than expected pace of yen appreciation is causing some internal conflicts in the ruling DPJ party. In one hand, the new Japanese government favors a strong currency. However, the new Minister of Finance Hirohisa Fujii was recently forced to backtrack on earlier comments that he wanted to avoid currency intervention.
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Japan’s Deflation Deepens
Published: 9/28/2009 11:28:46 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell the most in at least 38 years in August, heightening the risk that prolonged deflation may hamper the country’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession.
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Fiscal Stimulus May Not Assure Sustainable Recovery in Japan
Published: 9/17/2009 2:14:30 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the second quarter of 2009, Japan recorded its first expansion after six quarters of negative growth. But can we talk seriously about a sustainable recovery with the Japanese economy being boosted primarily by a series of stimulus packages engineered by the government?
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Bank of Japan Upgrades View on Economy
Published: 9/17/2009 9:32:11 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan's policy board slightly upgraded its economic view Thursday for the first time since July, as it kept its interest-rate target unchanged
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Japan’s Economy Grew 2.3% in Q2
Published: 9/10/2009 10:56:54 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy unexpectedly grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter as companies cut spending and stockpiles fell.
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Japan’s New Government Favors a Strong Yen
Published: 9/2/2009 10:08:30 AM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
The Democratic Party of Japan won a big majority in recent elections. Among other political measures, the DPJ plans to implement fiscal stimulus measures focused on increasing household disposable income.
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Japan’s Deflation Deepens
Published: 8/27/2009 11:37:29 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in July, adding to signs that deflation will hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.
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Japan Jobless Rate Hits Record
Published: 8/27/2009 11:34:26 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a record 5.7 percent in July and deflation worsened, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Taro Aso on the eve of an election that polls indicate his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will lose.
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Japan’s Exports Tumbled 35.7% in July
Published: 8/25/2009 11:34:38 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports fell for a tenth straight month in July as demand from all of the nation’s major markets deteriorated.
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The Japanese Economy Is Recovering. But is it sustainable?
Published: 8/21/2009 12:47:50 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the last quarter, Japan recorded its first economic expansion after six quarters of negative growth. But can we talk seriously about a sustainable recovery with the Japanese economy being boosted primarily by a series of stimulus packages engineered by the government?
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Japan Economy Expands 3.7%
Published: 8/16/2009 10:00:51 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy grew for the first time in five quarters as a revival in exports and consumer spending helped the country climb out of its worst postwar recession.
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BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.1%
Published: 8/10/2009 11:47:41 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, WSJ
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and refrained from unveiling any new measures as policy makers focused on the risk that recent economic improvements will fail to translate into a sustainable recovery.
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Japan Consumer Prices Fall Record 1.7%
Published: 7/30/2009 8:01:45 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in June, adding to signs that deflation may hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to 5.4%
Published: 7/30/2009 7:57:29 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a six-year high in June, damping hopes that consumers in the world’s second-largest economy will start to reap the benefits of a rebound in exports and production.
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Japanese Exports Fall at Slower Pace
Published: 7/22/2009 11:18:23 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports fell in June at the slowest pace this year as demand picked up worldwide, helping the trade surplus widen for the first time in 20 months and setting the stage for an economic recovery.
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BOJ Extends Credit Policies
Published: 7/15/2009 9:27:14 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan extended its emergency-credit programs until the end of the year and cut its economic forecasts as companies struggle to borrow amid the country’s worst postwar recession.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to Five-Year High
Published: 6/29/2009 9:53:44 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a five-year high in May while household spending unexpectedly advanced as government handouts helped spur a recovery from the worst postwar recession.
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Japan's Inflation Falls Record 1.1%
Published: 6/25/2009 11:52:43 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in May, adding to the risk that deflation will become entrenched and hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.
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Japan’s Exports Tumble 41%
Published: 6/23/2009 9:38:51 PM
By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports fell at a faster pace in May, extending the nation’s deepest trade slump since World War II.
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Bank of Japan Says Economy Improving
Published: 6/16/2009 8:27:25 AM
By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bank of Japan
The Bank of Japan upgraded its outlook for the world’s second-largest economy, buttressing hopes that the worst of its recession since the second world war may be over.
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Japan’s Economy Will Take Time to Recover
Published: 6/13/2009 2:45:21 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the first quarter of 2009, Japanese GDP shrank at 14.2 percent annual pace bringing down the world’s third largest economy to its 2003 size. Lately, things have improved somewhat, but although this contraction is less then previously estimated, at Trading Economics we think it’s too early to talk about a rebound in the Japanese economy.
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Japan Economy Shrank 14.2% Last Quarter
Published: 6/11/2009 10:08:20 AM
By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy shrank less than the government initially estimated as business investment and inventories fell at a slower pace.
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Japan’s Inflation Declines
Published: 5/28/2009 10:43:48 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices fell for a second month in April, adding to signs that the recession will herald a return to deflation.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to Highest in More Than Five Years
Published: 5/28/2009 10:35:46 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate climbed to a five-year high in April and job prospects worsened, signaling household spending will weigh on the economy just as exports are showing signs of improving.
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Japan Exports Fall at Slower Pace
Published: 5/26/2009 11:32:45 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s export slump moderated in April, helping the country record an unexpected trade surplus and adding to signs the worst recession since World War II is easing.
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Is the Japanese Government Doing Enough to Help the Economy
Published: 5/22/2009 1:09:29 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@TradingEconomics.com
Japan’s economy shrank at a record 15.2 percent annual pace in the first quarter of 2009 as exports collapsed and consumers and businesses cut spending. So, one has to question if the Japanese government is using all available measures to help the distressed economy.
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Japan’s Economy Shrank Record 15.2%
Published: 5/19/2009 10:37:36 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy shrank at a record 15.2 percent annual pace last quarter as exports collapsed and consumers and businesses cut spending.
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Japanese Inflation Falls
Published: 5/1/2009 7:29:46 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, AFP
Japan's core consumer prices suffered the first year-on-year fall in 18 months in March as deflation returned to haunt the world's second largest economy, data showed.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Soars
Published: 5/1/2009 7:21:38 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate surged to a four-year high in March indicating any recovery in the world’s second-largest economy is likely to be weak.
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BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.1%
Published: 4/30/2009 7:06:50 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.1 percent in a unanimous decision before releasing its outlook for the economy and prices.
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Japan Exports Slide Slows
Published: 4/22/2009 5:19:33 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s export slump slowed in March, ending a four-month streak of record drops and adding to signs the recession may have started to ease.
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Bank of Japan Widens Range of Collateral for Loans
Published: 4/7/2009 5:44:25 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan will provide more funds to commercial banks by broadening the range of collateral it accepts in an effort to encourage lending to companies.
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Japan's Recession Is Deepening (Update)
Published: 3/31/2009 9:20:11 AM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the last quarter of 2008, Japan's economy shrank at an annual rate of 12.1 percent confirming that the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy has ever seen. What is behind the slump and what can be done to soften the downward spiral?
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Japan Unemployment Jumps to a Three-Year High of 4.4%
Published: 3/30/2009 6:52:43 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a three-year high in February and job openings disappeared at the fastest pace in more than three decades as the recession deepened.
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Japan’s Inflation Stalled for a Second Month
Published: 3/27/2009 10:53:54 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices failed to rise for a second month in February as the nation’s recession deepened.
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Japan Exports Drop Record 49%
Published: 3/25/2009 5:34:17 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports plunged a record 49.4 percent in February as deepening recessions in the U.S. and Europe sapped demand for the country’s cars and electronics.
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Bank of Japan Expands Government Bond Buying
Published: 3/18/2009 5:49:28 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan will increase its purchases of government bonds from banks in addition to extending subordinated loans to lenders as it widens efforts to counter the deepening recession.
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Bank of Japan to Provide Subordinated Loans to Banks
Published: 3/17/2009 6:07:24 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
The Bank of Japan said it may provide as much as 1 trillion yen ($10 billion) of subordinated loans to banks to replenish capital depleted by falling stock prices and revive lending.
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Japan Inflation Slows to Zero
Published: 2/26/2009 8:09:38 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer prices failed to rise in January for the first time in more than a year as households cut spending amid a deepening recession.
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Japan Exports Plummet 45.7%
Published: 2/24/2009 7:55:56 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports plunged 45.7 percent in January from a year earlier, resulting in a record trade deficit, as recessions in the U.S. and Europe smothered demand for the country’s cars and electronics.
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The Bank of Japan’s Policy May No Longer be Effective
Published: 2/24/2009 8:22:25 AM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the last quarter of 2008, Japanese growth plunged to a 35-year low, contracting 12.7% annualized. Has the Bank of Japan used all available measures? What else can be done to stop the downturn spiral?
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Japan's Recession is Deepening
Published: 2/17/2009 3:52:17 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
In the last quarter of 2008, Japan's economy shrank at an annual rate of 12.1 percent confirming that the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy has ever seen. What is behind the slump and what can be done to soften the downward spiral?
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Japan’s GDP Shrinks 12.7%
Published: 2/15/2009 8:35:00 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s economy shrank at an annual 12.7 percent pace last quarter, the most since the 1974 oil shock, as recessions in the U.S. and Europe triggered a record drop in exports.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Surges to 4.4%
Published: 1/29/2009 5:57:31 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose in December as plunging exports prompted companies to cut output and workers, indicating consumer spending will weaken further.
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Japan’s Inflation Slows
Published: 1/29/2009 5:55:12 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s consumer inflation slowed for a fourth month in December as oil prices tumbled and the nation’s recession intensified.
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Japan’s Recession is Deepening
Published: 1/22/2009 9:33:55 AM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
Economic data published over the last few weeks has been unequivocally showing that the Japanese economy may be in a much worst condition than many economists previously thought. In fact, the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy ever seen.
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Japan Exports Plummet Record 35%
Published: 1/21/2009 6:40:40 PM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s exports plunged by a record in December, signaling companies will be forced to shut factory lines and fire more workers, driving the economy deeper into recession.
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Japan's Recession is Deepening
Published: 1/18/2009 5:24:34 PM
By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com
Economic data published over the last few weeks has been unequivocally showing that the Japanese economy may be in a much worst condition than many economists previously thought. In fact, the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy however seen.
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Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to 3.9%
Published: 12/29/2008 8:15:24 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s unemployment rate rose in November as plunging exports prompted companies to fire workers.
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Japan Inflation Rises Slightly
Published: 12/29/2008 8:11:17 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan’s inflation rose at the slowest pace in seven months in November as oil and commodity costs tumbled and the deepening recession weakened demand.
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Japan Exports Plunge Record 27%
Published: 12/22/2008 5:21:59 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan’s exports plunged the most on record in November as global demand for cars and electronics collapsed, signaling more factory shutdowns and job cuts are likely as the recession deepens.
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Bank of Japan Cuts Rate to 0.1%
Published: 12/19/2008 5:18:37 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
The Bank of Japan cut its benchmark interest rate to 0.1 percent, increased purchases of government debt and announced plans to buy commercial paper for the first time as the deepening recession starves companies of funds.
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Japan’s Economy Shrinks 1.8%
Published: 12/9/2008 5:39:04 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan’s economy shrank in the third quarter faster than the government initially estimated, after businesses cut spending and slashed inventories in anticipation of a prolonged recession.
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Japan Jobless Rate Falls to 3.7%
Published: 11/28/2008 8:56:57 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan’s unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in October as people stopped looking for work.
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Japan Inflation Slows
Published: 11/28/2008 8:54:11 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan’s inflation slowed for a second month in October as oil and commodity prices tumbled, providing relief to cash-strapped households in a recession.
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BOJ Keeps Key Rate at 0.3%
Published: 11/21/2008 5:04:45 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.comGovernor Masaaki Shirakawa instructed his staff to study new ways
The Bank of Japan held its benchmark interest rate at 0.3 percent and said it will consider pumping more money into the financial system to prop up an economy that fell into a recession last quarter.
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Japan's Exports Fell the Most in Seven Years
Published: 11/20/2008 6:56:22 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan's exports declined at the fastest pace in almost seven years in October as the intensifying global financial crisis stifled sales of cars and electronics.
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Japan's Economy Shrinks 0.4%
Published: 11/17/2008 5:11:21 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan's economy, the world's second largest, unexpectedly shrank in the third quarter, entering the first recession since 2001 as companies cut spending.
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Japan's Jobless Rate Falls to 4%
Published: 10/31/2008 9:09:27 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell from a two-year high and job vacancies tumbled to a four-year low as job seekers stopped looking for work amid an economic slowdown.
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BOJ Cuts Rate to 0.3%
Published: 10/31/2008 1:51:38 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
The Bank of Japan cut its benchmark interest rate to 0.3 percent in a split decision to help stave off a prolonged recession.
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BOJ Rate-Cut Speculation Jumps
Published: 10/29/2008 1:28:25 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg.com
Speculation the Bank of Japan will cut interest rates for the first time in seven years jumped after the Nikkei newspaper reported that the central bank may halve its target rate this we
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Japan Exports Rise Less Than Expected
Published: 10/23/2008 8:14:29 AM
By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg
Japan's exports rose less than economists estimated in September as overseas demand weakened in the wake of a deepening global financial crisis.
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