Surging COVID-19 cases stifle pent-up demand, BOJ board member says
Toyoaki Nakamura touched on the importance of further progress in COVID-19 vaccinations and strengthening the medical system in mitigating the economic impact of the pandemic.
Even amid a global inflation wave, Japan remains unlikely to hit its goal
Japan’s core consumer prices dropped by 0.2% from a year earlier, highlighting a continuing challenge for the nation's policymakers.
Japan's June household spending down 5.1% as a result of 2020 cash handouts
Average spending by households with two or more people in real terms was ¥260,285 ($2,370), marking the first decline in four months.
Japan's household spending jumps in May, rebounding from virus slump
Average spending by households with two or more people in real terms stood at ¥281,063, the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry said.
Road signs that point to a 'post-corona' Japan
What does Japan look like after the COVID-19 pandemic? An economic recovery? A downturn for all-night industries? The tabloids are getting into predictions.
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.
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.
Japan’s consumer prices maintain downtrend amid ongoing virus restrictions
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.
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.
Australia shows the world what post-virus recovery may look like
Success in suppressing COVID-19 — outside isolated flare-ups — has sparked a snap back in household and business sentiment.
