Japan’s exports to US fall 13.3%, but surge in Asia trade drives overall growth

Japan’s exports rose 4.2% in September as Asian demand offset US trade declines under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Slowing wage growth in Japan supports case for slower rate rises

August’s headline wage data in Japan was weak. Nominal wage growth slowed sharply, even though the fall was exaggerated by a drop in bonuses and other special payments. Real wages fell for the eighth ...
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Nearly 90% of Japan Households Expect Prices to Rise a Year From Now, Survey Shows

TOKYO (Reuters) -Nearly 90% of Japanese households expect prices to rise a year from now, the central bank's quarterly survey for September showed on Friday. The ratio, at 88.0%, was higher than 85.1% ...

Japan’s Finance Minister Ramps Up Warning After Further Yen Fall

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stepped up his warnings over yen movements, after the currency hit a fresh ...

Treasury Yields Fall, Stock Futures Rise on Lukewarm U.S. Inflation

Treasury yields fell as U.S. September inflation report showed the 12-month pace accelerating to 3% from 2.9% as of August, and core slowing to 3% from 3.1%.