Jan 23, 2026 · The Japanese economy contracted at an annualized rate of 2.3% between the second and third quarters of 2025. 1 Much of it was due to a widening of the trade deficit, as exports to the …

3 days ago · Japan has reported a trade deficit of $10.7 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies hit auto exports.

2 days ago · Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that there is a plan to secure crude oil supplies thro...

Apr 16, 2026 · Latest news and in-depth reports on the Japanese economy, market, economic policy, GDP, trade and economic indices.

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4 days ago · Led by the Bank of Japan’s aggressive monetary easing, Japan is making modest progress in ending deflation, but demographic decline – a low birthrate and an aging, shrinking population – …

Mar 20, 2026 · Japan’s rally doesn’t reflect the economy, but might reshape it.

This material has been tentatively prepared to explain the Annual Report on the Japanese Economy and Public Finance. For quotations and other purposes, please refer to the text of the Annual Report on …

There are various risks surrounding Japan's economic activity and prices. In particular, it still remains highly uncertain how overseas economic activity and prices will react to trade and other policies in …

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