Commentary / Japan Nov 11, 2019
Trade war frontlines are friendlier than you think
Here it's apparent that centuries-old ties between the nations can't be unwound by political rhetoric spewing from distant capital cities.
Daniel Moss
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China won't be able to save the world economy this time
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Commentary / World Oct 1, 2019
Tax hike comes at an inauspicious time
An increase in the consumption levy is the last thing Japan's economy needs.
Commentary / Japan Sep 27, 2019
This dirty word is driving economic change in Japan
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Commentary / Japan Sep 24, 2019
Robot wolves and bionic suits might just save Japan
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Commentary / Japan Sep 17, 2019
Empty hair salons can't be saved by BOJ
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Commentary / World Jul 2, 2019
Don't give Trump too much credit for a trade truce
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Commentary / World Jun 10, 2019
A top global finance meeting loses relevance
Ministers mouth the right words, but aren't empowered to solve what ails the global economy.
Commentary / Japan Apr 26, 2019
Abe should postpone tax hike
A higher levy would undermine the Bank of Japan's ability to consider additional stimulus.
Commentary / World Apr 11, 2019
We're not even close to the next great recession
The IMF's latest numbers show a worrisome trajectory, but they aren't terrible.