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Japanese PM stays on to tackle high inflation, US tariffs despite a key election loss
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who faced a major defeat in a key election for the smaller of Japan’s ...
Japan Inflation Eases, But BOJ Still Faces Policy Challenges
A slight easing in consumer inflation is welcome news for the Japanese central bank, but stubbornly high food prices will be ...
Japan's core inflation cools in June as expected, coming down from 29-month high as rice prices ease
The increase in rice prices slowed marginally to a 100.2% increase year over year, down from 101.7% in May.
Japan's core inflation slows but stays above BOJ target, keeps hike bets alive
Japan's core inflation slowed in June but stayed above the central bank's 2% target for well over three years, highlighting ...
BOJ sees trade deal as raising chance of meeting inflation goal
Japan's trade deal with the U.S. has reduced uncertainty surrounding the economy, the central bank's deputy governor Shinichi Uchida said, signaling optimism that conditions for resuming interest rate ...
Bank of Japan deputy chief signals further rate hikes
Mr Uchida’s remarks came hours after US President Donald Trump said that he has struck a “massive” trade deal with Japan.
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Japan PM plans to resign after election debacle: local media
Having done a trade deal with US President Donald Trump, Japan's prime minister will soon announce his resignation, reports ...
A Populist Party That Began on YouTube Helped Disrupt Japan’s Ruling Coalition
The Sanseito party tapped into discontent over issues galvanizing voters worldwide: inflation, immigration and a political ...