Business Jun 5, 2021
The business sentiment diffusion index dropped 0.8 point from April to 37.5, partly reflecting the extension of a state of emergency, according to the Teikoku Databank survey.
Business / Economy May 11, 2021
Household spending falls 4.9% in fiscal 2020, second largest drop on record
Spending by households with two or more people averaged ¥276,167 per month in the fiscal year through March, decreasing for the second straight year.
Business Apr 23, 2021
Japan’s consumer prices maintain downtrend amid ongoing virus restrictions
by Noriyuki Suzuki
Ministry data showed the nationwide core consumer price index was down for the eighth month as energy prices fell, although the pace of decline eased.
Business / Economy Mar 8, 2021
February economy watcher sentiment posts biggest rise in eight months
The February index logged its first rise in four months, following a decrease of 3.1 the previous month.
Business / Economy Feb 26, 2021
Australia shows the world what post-virus recovery may look like
by Alexandra Veroude
Success in suppressing COVID-19 — outside isolated flare-ups — has sparked a snap back in household and business sentiment.
Business / Economy Feb 20, 2021
Japan downgrades key economic assessment for first time in 10 months
The economy is showing "weakness in some components" as consumption is slowing under the ongoing state of emergency over the coronavirus pandemic.
Business / Economy Feb 9, 2021
Japan's 2020 overtime pay marks fastest fall in 11 years amid pandemic
Labor cash earnings slid 3.2% from a year earlier, weighed down by a drop in year-end bonuses.
Business / Economy Feb 5, 2021
Japan's 2020 average monthly household spending down record 5.3%
Declines in outlays for culture and recreation contributed most to the overall drop, while spending on transportation and communication fell as consumers avoided direct contact.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Jan 26, 2021
Deflation fears fueled in Japan over slow wage growth in pandemic
by Noriyuki Suzuki
With annual wage negotiations between management and labor unions getting into full swing in February and March, companies appear reluctant to raise pay after a difficult 2020.
Business / Economy Jan 22, 2021
Japan retains economic view in January despite virus emergency
In its monthly report, the Cabinet Office revised its views downward on private consumption and corporate business sentiment.
Business / Economy Jan 22, 2021
Japan's December CPI down 1.0% in steepest fall in over 10 years
by Takuya Okamoto
The drop is largely due to lower energy prices and the government's travel subsidy campaign, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Business Jan 8, 2021
Japan's November household spending grows 1.1%, up for second month
Household spending is a key gauge of private consumption and accounts for over half of Japan's gross domestic product.