Japanese economy

Japanese economy

Yen Drops After Bank of Japan Holds Off on Interest Rate Hikes

The yen weakens to $0.0064 as the Bank of Japan postpones rate hikes, prompting a sell-off in yen and dollar buying on Dec. 19.
Japanese economy

Japan’s Household Financial Assets at 2,179 Trillion Yen, Down Due to Market Decline

Japan's household financial assets fell to 2,179 trillion yen due to stock market decline and a strong yen, the first drop in 8 quarters.
Japanese economy

Honda and Nissan to Merge: Talks Begin for New Holding Company

Honda and Nissan are in talks to merge under a new holding company, aiming to strengthen their position in the global market.
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Japan Targets 60 Million Inbound Tourists by 2030 to Revitalize Economy

The Japanese government plans to double inbound tourists to 60 million by 2030, surpassing the auto industry in foreign revenue.
Japanese economy

Jim Rogers Warns: Japan’s Declining Population and Rising Debt Threaten Its Future

Jim Rogers warns that Japan's simultaneous population decline and rising debt could jeopardize its future without immediate action.
Japanese economy

METI to Remove “Reducing Nuclear Power Dependence” from Basic Energy Plan

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to remove the phrase "reducing nuclear power dependence" from the Basic Energy Plan.
Japanese economy

Tokyo to Establish Housing Support Fund for Middle Class Amid Soaring Prices

Tokyo plans to create a fund promoting affordable housing for middle-class families, addressing the impact of soaring housing prices.
Japanese economy

Solutions for the Employment Struggles of People in Their 40s and 50s Amid Labor Shortage

People in their 40s and 50s face employment struggles due to low wages. Solutions are needed as both public and private sectors work to improve conditions.
Japanese economy

Japanese Economy in Crisis: Concerns Rise Amid Criticism of Finance Ministry

The Japanese economy faces a dire crisis, with GDP falling below OECD average. Public criticism of the Finance Ministry grows.
Japanese economy

Yusaku Maezawa Advises Against S&P 500, Recommends Studying Individual Stocks

Yusaku Maezawa warns against investing in the S&P 500, advising beginners to focus on studying individual stocks for better investments.
Japanese economy

Tokyo Apartment Prices and Office Rents See World’s Biggest Increase in 2024

Tokyo's apartment prices and office rents saw the highest rise globally in October 2024, with office rents reaching a 9-year high.
Japanese economy

Vegetable Prices Surge but Expected to Stabilize by Mid-December; Eggs Rising

Cabbage and tomato prices soar but may stabilize by December's end, says Minister Eto. Egg prices continue to climb steadily.