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Japan plans to use what are known as bridging bonds to help finance Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's investment plans, in a development that comes as investors are already concerned about more debt issuance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/28/economy/japan-bridging-bonds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #bonds #minorukihara #investments

Mizuho Financial Group's CEO suggested that the Bank of Japan might be better off considering an outsized interest-rate increase to combat inflation — a move it hasn't made since the country's asset bubble in 1990. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/27/mizuho-ceo-rate-increase-inflation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #mizuho #banks #masahirokihara #boj #inflation #japaneseeconomy #energy #sanaetakaichi #australia

Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda has indicated the need for vigilance over the impact of oil price spikes on the underlying inflation trend, but didn't hint how that would influence next month's policy meeting. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/27/economy/boj-ueda-warning-oil-inflation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #japaneseeconomy #kazuoueda #inflation #oil #energy #middleeast #yen

Combined net profits at Japanese listed companies in fiscal 2025 rose 9.0% from the previous year to a record, according to SMBC Nikko Securities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/24/japanese-firms-record-2025-profits/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #smbc #japaneseeconomy #ai

Rising bond yields in Japan have triggered fears of a "Truss-style" crisis, but the situation is better understood as policy normalization backed by solid fiscal metrics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/22/japan/no-truss-moment-for-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #sanaenomics #japaneseeconomy #bonds #liztruss

Rising bond yields in Japan have triggered fears of a "Truss-style" crisis, but the situation is better understood as policy normalization backed by solid fiscal metrics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/22/japan/no-truss-moment-for-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #sanaenomics #japaneseeconomy #bonds #liztruss

Rising bond yields in Japan have triggered fears of a "Truss-style" crisis, but the situation is better understood as policy normalization backed by solid fiscal metrics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/22/japan/no-truss-moment-for-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #sanaenomics #japaneseeconomy #bonds #liztruss

Rising bond yields in Japan have triggered fears of a "Truss-style" crisis, but the situation is better understood as policy normalization backed by solid fiscal metrics. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/22/japan/no-truss-moment-for-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #sanaenomics #japaneseeconomy #bonds #liztruss

Japan's key inflation gauge slowed by more than forecast as government steps to ease costs of living offset the impact from a weak yen and elevated energy prices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/22/economy/cpi-april-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #inflation #sanaetakaichi #energy #internalaffairsministry #food #boj #economicindicators

Japan's key inflation gauge slowed by more than forecast as government steps to ease costs of living offset the impact from a weak yen and elevated energy prices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/22/economy/cpi-april-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #inflation #sanaetakaichi #energy #internalaffairsministry #food #boj #economicindicators

Japan's key inflation gauge slowed by more than forecast as government steps to ease costs of living offset the impact from a weak yen and elevated energy prices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/22/economy/cpi-april-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #inflation #sanaetakaichi #energy #internalaffairsministry #food #boj #economicindicators

Japan's key inflation gauge slowed by more than forecast as government steps to ease costs of living offset the impact from a weak yen and elevated energy prices. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/22/economy/cpi-april-rise/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #inflation #sanaetakaichi #energy #internalaffairsministry #food #boj #economicindicators

The seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in March fell 9.4% from the previous month, the Cabinet Office said Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/21/economy/machinery-orders-march-fall/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #machineryorders #economicindicators #manufacturing

With summer still ahead, it's a peak time for the air conditioner business in Japan, but shortages linked to the Iran war and a shrinking labor force could mean pricier units and lengthy installation delays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/20/japan/society/naphtha-ac/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #sanaetakaichi #iran #middleeast #oil #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity #naphtha #airconditioners

With summer still ahead, it's a peak time for the air conditioner business in Japan, but shortages linked to the Iran war and a shrinking labor force could mean pricier units and lengthy installation delays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/20/japan/society/naphtha-ac/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #sanaetakaichi #iran #middleeast #oil #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity #naphtha #airconditioners

With summer still ahead, it's a peak time for the air conditioner business in Japan, but shortages linked to the Iran war and a shrinking labor force could mean pricier units and lengthy installation delays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/20/japan/society/naphtha-ac/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #sanaetakaichi #iran #middleeast #oil #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity #naphtha #airconditioners

With summer still ahead, it's a peak time for the air conditioner business in Japan, but shortages linked to the Iran war and a shrinking labor force could mean pricier units and lengthy installation delays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/20/japan/society/naphtha-ac/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #society #sanaetakaichi #iran #middleeast #oil #energy #japaneseeconomy #supplychains #economicsecurity #naphtha #airconditioners

Pacific Investment Management is seeing an opportunity in Japan's 30-year sovereign bonds at a time when concerns over inflation and government spending have pushed those yields to record highs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/20/companies/pimco-japan-bonds/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #pacificinvestmentmanagement #investments #japaneseeconomy #jgb #boj #bonds

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama indicated her resolve to intervene in a foreign exchange market to prop up the yen as needed as her Group of Seven counterparts understand the nation's stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/20/economy/katayama-bold-action/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #g7 #paris #yen #kazuoueda #boj #japaneseeconomy #inflation #middleeast

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama indicated her resolve to intervene in a foreign exchange market to prop up the yen as needed as her Group of Seven counterparts understand the nation's stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/20/economy/katayama-bold-action/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #g7 #paris #yen #kazuoueda #boj #japaneseeconomy #inflation #middleeast

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama indicated her resolve to intervene in a foreign exchange market to prop up the yen as needed as her Group of Seven counterparts understand the nation's stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/20/economy/katayama-bold-action/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #g7 #paris #yen #kazuoueda #boj #japaneseeconomy #inflation #middleeast

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama indicated her resolve to intervene in a foreign exchange market to prop up the yen as needed as her Group of Seven counterparts understand the nation's stance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/20/economy/katayama-bold-action/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #g7 #paris #yen #kazuoueda #boj #japaneseeconomy #inflation #middleeast

Japan's economy grew much faster than expected at the start of the year, supporting the case for further Bank of Japan interest-rate hikes. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/19/economy/gdp-rise-first-quarter/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #middleeast #inflation #gdp #iran

Many major Japanese companies enjoyed rosy earnings thanks to significant artificial intelligence-linked investment worldwide, but they are looking ahead with caution amid high costs spurred by the war in Iran. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/companies/japan-firms-rosy-profits/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #japaneseeconomy #manufacturing #middleeast #ai

The government Monday presented a draft plan to create industry clusters in 10 regions, spotlighting semiconductors and green transformation to lure large-scale corporate investment and revive local economies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/industry-clusters-10-regions/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #chipmakers #investments #manufacturing #japaneseeconomy

Who will be eligible to receive benefits in Japan under a proposed refundable tax credit program is seen as a key issue due to the differences in the eligibility criteria each political party is seeking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/refundable-tax-credit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #taxes #japaneseeconomy #localgovernment

Who will be eligible to receive benefits in Japan under a proposed refundable tax credit program is seen as a key issue due to the differences in the eligibility criteria each political party is seeking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/refundable-tax-credit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #taxes #japaneseeconomy #localgovernment

Who will be eligible to receive benefits in Japan under a proposed refundable tax credit program is seen as a key issue due to the differences in the eligibility criteria each political party is seeking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/refundable-tax-credit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #taxes #japaneseeconomy #localgovernment

Who will be eligible to receive benefits in Japan under a proposed refundable tax credit program is seen as a key issue due to the differences in the eligibility criteria each political party is seeking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/refundable-tax-credit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #taxes #japaneseeconomy #localgovernment

Bank lending to Japan's real estate sector remains at a record high, driven by rising property prices, prompting not only major banks but also regional lenders to expand their loan portfolios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/companies/bank-lending-real-estate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #banks #realestate #japaneseeconomy #regionalbanks

Bank lending to Japan's real estate sector remains at a record high, driven by rising property prices, prompting not only major banks but also regional lenders to expand their loan portfolios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/companies/bank-lending-real-estate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #banks #realestate #japaneseeconomy #regionalbanks

Bank lending to Japan's real estate sector remains at a record high, driven by rising property prices, prompting not only major banks but also regional lenders to expand their loan portfolios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/companies/bank-lending-real-estate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #banks #realestate #japaneseeconomy #regionalbanks

Bank lending to Japan's real estate sector remains at a record high, driven by rising property prices, prompting not only major banks but also regional lenders to expand their loan portfolios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/18/companies/bank-lending-real-estate/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #banks #realestate #japaneseeconomy #regionalbanks

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to announce plans soon to compile an extra budget in response to rising commodity prices driven by the ongoing Middle East conflict. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/18/japan/politics/japan-extra-budget/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #budgets #japaneseeconomy #middleeast

Japan could soon tighten the rules for shareholder proposals, as the threshold for forcing the acceptance of proposals is now just 30,000 shares. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/markets/ldp-shareholder-proposal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #investments #stocks #tse #japaneseeconomy #corporategovernance

Japan's corporate goods prices surged by the most in 12 years in April, in another sign of how the war in Iran is boosting inflationary pressures and supporting the case for an interest rate hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/corporate-goods-price-surge-april/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #iran #inflation #oil #naphtha

Japan's corporate goods prices surged by the most in 12 years in April, in another sign of how the war in Iran is boosting inflationary pressures and supporting the case for an interest rate hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/corporate-goods-price-surge-april/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #iran #inflation #oil #naphtha

Japan's corporate goods prices surged by the most in 12 years in April, in another sign of how the war in Iran is boosting inflationary pressures and supporting the case for an interest rate hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/corporate-goods-price-surge-april/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #iran #inflation #oil #naphtha

Japan's corporate goods prices surged by the most in 12 years in April, in another sign of how the war in Iran is boosting inflationary pressures and supporting the case for an interest rate hike. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/corporate-goods-price-surge-april/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #iran #inflation #oil #naphtha

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that the government doesn't need to compile an extra budget for now, adding that a recent rise in yields on Japanese government bonds is part of a broader global trend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/katayama-denial-extra-budget-need/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #japaneseeconomy #jgb #bonds #budgets

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that the government doesn't need to compile an extra budget for now, adding that a recent rise in yields on Japanese government bonds is part of a broader global trend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/katayama-denial-extra-budget-need/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #japaneseeconomy #jgb #bonds #budgets

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that the government doesn't need to compile an extra budget for now, adding that a recent rise in yields on Japanese government bonds is part of a broader global trend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/katayama-denial-extra-budget-need/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #japaneseeconomy #jgb #bonds #budgets

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated that the government doesn't need to compile an extra budget for now, adding that a recent rise in yields on Japanese government bonds is part of a broader global trend. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/15/economy/katayama-denial-extra-budget-need/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #satsukikatayama #japaneseeconomy #jgb #bonds #budgets

Japan's economy is projected to have grown at an annualized pace of 1.8% in the first three months of the year in inflation-adjusted real terms to mark the second consecutive quarter of expansion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/14/japan-economy-first-quarter-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators

Japan's economy is projected to have grown at an annualized pace of 1.8% in the first three months of the year in inflation-adjusted real terms to mark the second consecutive quarter of expansion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/14/japan-economy-first-quarter-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators

Japan's economy is projected to have grown at an annualized pace of 1.8% in the first three months of the year in inflation-adjusted real terms to mark the second consecutive quarter of expansion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/14/japan-economy-first-quarter-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators

Japan's economy is projected to have grown at an annualized pace of 1.8% in the first three months of the year in inflation-adjusted real terms to mark the second consecutive quarter of expansion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/05/14/japan-economy-first-quarter-growth/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators

Japan is being forced to confront the tradeoff between cheap services, rising wages and limited immigration as labor shortages and tighter visa rules strain the economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/14/japan/cheap-japanese-services-and-low-immigration/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichia #jobsimmigration #immigrationservicesagency #expats #foreignworkers #japaneseeconomy

Japan is being forced to confront the tradeoff between cheap services, rising wages and limited immigration as labor shortages and tighter visa rules strain the economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/14/japan/cheap-japanese-services-and-low-immigration/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichia #jobsimmigration #immigrationservicesagency #expats #foreignworkers #japaneseeconomy

Japan is being forced to confront the tradeoff between cheap services, rising wages and limited immigration as labor shortages and tighter visa rules strain the economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/05/14/japan/cheap-japanese-services-and-low-immigration/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichia #jobsimmigration #immigrationservicesagency #expats #foreignworkers #japaneseeconomy