Japanese inflation at highest level since 2014 Inflation in Japan hit 2.8% in August, the highest level since 2014, government data showed today, as soaring energy prices bite. Business • 20 Sep 22
Japan inflation hits seven year high in April Japan's core consumer prices posted their biggest jump in seven years in April, official data showed today, as global commodity prices soared and the yen … Business • 20 May 22
Japanese prices rise for fourth month in a row Japan's core consumer prices edged up year-on-year in December for the fourth month in a row, buoyed partly by higher energy prices, government data showed … Business • 21 Jan 22
Bank of Japan offers bleaker view on exports The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady today but offered a bleaker view on exports and output, reinforcing expectations the bank will maintain its … Business • 22 Sep 21
Japan's consumer prices down again in March Japan's core consumer prices fell for the eighth month in a row in March and analysts expect further drops ahead due to the drag from … Business • 23 Apr 21
Japan's consumer prices flat as deflation spectre looms Japan's core consumer prices were stubbornly unchanged in July, dashing hopes for a modest rise as the coronavirus pandemic hit household demand and revived fears … Business • 21 Aug 20
Japan's economy grows less than expected in Q3 Japanese growth slowed significantly in the third quarter of the year, according to government data released today, sparking concerns for the health of the world's … Business • 14 Nov 19
Japan's slow inflation could draw early BoJ action Japan's core consumer inflation slowed in May and factory activity shrank in June, new figures show today. Business • 21 Jun 19
Bank of Japan cuts inflation, economic growth forecasts Japan will fail to hit its 2% inflation target even by 2022, the central bank predicted today as it also revised down its estimate for … Business • 25 Apr 19
Bank of Japan lowers inflation forecasts again Japan's central bank has again revised down its inflation forecasts, in the latest sign of its struggle to reach a long-sought 2% rate that officials … Business • 23 Jan 19
Bank of Japan's balance sheet bigger than country's GDP Japan's central bank has become the first among G7 nations to own assets collectively worth more than the country's entire economy. Business • 13 Nov 18
Japan's central bank dials down inflation view The Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy today and downgraded its view on inflation in a fresh blow to its long-held 2% price … Business • 15 Jun 18
Bank of Japan drops its inflation timeframe The Bank of Japan has removed reference to a timeframe for achieving its longstanding inflation target, as it struggles to hit the elusive goal despite … Business • 27 Apr 18
