Fitch cuts outlook on Japan over sales-tax delay Fitch today cut its outlook for Japan, citing Tokyo's decision to postpone a sales tax hike seen as critical to paying down one of the world's biggest national debts. Business • 13 Jun 16
Fitch cuts outlook on Japan over sales-tax delay Fitch today cut its outlook for Japan, citing Tokyo's decision to postpone a sales tax hike seen as critical to paying down one of the world's biggest national debts. Business • 13 Jun 16
Japan revises up first quarter GDP growth to 0.5% Japan's gross domestic product expanded 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, revised official data showed today, up from the initial figure of 0.4%. Business • 08 Jun 16
Japan revises up first quarter GDP growth to 0.5% Japan's gross domestic product expanded 0.5% in the first quarter of 2016, revised official data showed today, up from the initial figure of 0.4%. Business • 08 Jun 16
Japan's Prime Minister delays sales tax rise Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to delay a scheduled sales tax increase by two and a half years, putting his plans for fiscal reforms on the back burner amid more weakness in the economy. Business • 01 Jun 16
Japan's Prime Minister delays sales tax rise Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to delay a scheduled sales tax increase by two and a half years, putting his plans for fiscal reforms on the back burner amid more weakness in the economy. Business • 01 Jun 16
Abe to say Japan will delay tax hike by 2 years Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would delay a sales tax hike scheduled for next April by two and a half years, a senior ruling party official said after a meeting with the premier today. Business • 30 May 16
Abe to say Japan will delay tax hike by 2 years Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would delay a sales tax hike scheduled for next April by two and a half years, a senior ruling party official said after a meeting with the premier today. Business • 30 May 16
Japan economy avoids recession with 0.4% Q1 growth Japan sidestepped a feared recession in the first quarter, preliminary data showed today. Business • 18 May 16
Japan economy avoids recession with 0.4% Q1 growth Japan sidestepped a feared recession in the first quarter, preliminary data showed today. Business • 18 May 16
Fitch places Japan credit on Rating Watch Negative Fitch Ratings today placed Japan's sovereign credit on Rating Watch Negative. Business • 09 Dec 14
Fitch places Japan credit on Rating Watch Negative Fitch Ratings today placed Japan's sovereign credit on Rating Watch Negative. Business • 09 Dec 14
Japan recession worse than thought Japan's economy contracted more than initially thought in the three months from July to September, revised official data revealed today. Business • 08 Dec 14
Japan recession worse than thought Japan's economy contracted more than initially thought in the three months from July to September, revised official data revealed today. Business • 08 Dec 14
Bank of Japan on hold despite recession The Bank of Japan kept monetary settings and its upbeat economic view unchanged today in the wake of data showing the economy has slipped into recession. Business • 19 Nov 14
Bank of Japan on hold despite recession The Bank of Japan kept monetary settings and its upbeat economic view unchanged today in the wake of data showing the economy has slipped into recession. Business • 19 Nov 14
Japan PM to seek new mandate for economic policies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today he would call an early election to seek a fresh mandate for his economic policies, and postpone an unpopular sales tax rise. Business • 18 Nov 14
Japan PM to seek new mandate for economic policies Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said today he would call an early election to seek a fresh mandate for his economic policies, and postpone an unpopular sales tax rise. Business • 18 Nov 14
Japan slips into surprise recession in Q3 Japan's economy unexpectedly slipped into recession in the third quarter, setting the stage for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to delay an unpopular sales tax hike. Business • 17 Nov 14
Japan slips into surprise recession in Q3 Japan's economy unexpectedly slipped into recession in the third quarter, setting the stage for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to delay an unpopular sales tax hike. Business • 17 Nov 14
Japan downgrades economic assessment Japan today downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in five months, as a string of weak data hammers hopes for a quick recovery after Tokyo's April sales tax hike. Business • 19 Sep 14
Japan downgrades economic assessment Japan today downgraded its assessment of the economy for the first time in five months, as a string of weak data hammers hopes for a quick recovery after Tokyo's April sales tax hike. Business • 19 Sep 14
Bank of Japan holds off fresh stimulus measures The Bank of Japan today stuck by its view that the world's third biggest economy was recovering. Business • 04 Sep 14
Bank of Japan holds off fresh stimulus measures The Bank of Japan today stuck by its view that the world's third biggest economy was recovering. Business • 04 Sep 14
Japan economy contracts by 6.8% on yearly basis Japan suffered its biggest economic contraction since the March 2011 earthquake in the second quarter of this year as a sales tax hike took a heavy toll on household spending. Business • 13 Aug 14
Japan economy contracts by 6.8% on yearly basis Japan suffered its biggest economic contraction since the March 2011 earthquake in the second quarter of this year as a sales tax hike took a heavy toll on household spending. Business • 13 Aug 14
Japan's economy grows 1.6% in first quarter Japan's economy grew 1.6% in the first quarter of 2013 before a sales tax rise, posting the strongest expansion in over two years, revised data showed today. Business • 09 Jun 14
Japan's economy grows 1.6% in first quarter Japan's economy grew 1.6% in the first quarter of 2013 before a sales tax rise, posting the strongest expansion in over two years, revised data showed today. Business • 09 Jun 14
Japanese consumer spending slumps on tax hike Japan's consumer spending and production slumped more than expected in response to last month's sales tax increase. Business • 30 May 14
Japanese consumer spending slumps on tax hike Japan's consumer spending and production slumped more than expected in response to last month's sales tax increase. Business • 30 May 14
Bank of Japan holds off additional monetary easing The Bank of Japan today held steady on its monetary easing programme as it assesses the impact of a controversial sales tax rise. Business • 08 Apr 14
Bank of Japan holds off additional monetary easing The Bank of Japan today held steady on its monetary easing programme as it assesses the impact of a controversial sales tax rise. Business • 08 Apr 14
Bank of Japan holds off new easing measures The Bank of Japan held off launching fresh monetary easing measures today. Business • 11 Mar 14
Bank of Japan holds off new easing measures The Bank of Japan held off launching fresh monetary easing measures today. Business • 11 Mar 14
