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Bank of Japan, Since 2008 and Highest Level

Bank of Japan raises interest rate to about 0.5%, citing higher wages, inflation

Tokyo, Jan 24 (AP) The Bank of Japan raised its key interest rate to about 0.5% from 0.25% Friday, noting that inflation is holding at a desirable target level. The decision by the central bank came at the end of a two-day policy board meeting in Tokyo.

The New York Times · 1h

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

Bloomberg L.P. · 1h

Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 2008

The Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate Friday to the highest level in 17 years, as Governor Kazuo Ueda continues his mission to return to central bank orthodoxy.

Japan’s exports hit record high

The Associated Press - Busines… · 23h

Japan’s exports hit record high, but trade deficit continues

TOKYO (AP) — Japan saw record-high exports last year, as its annual trade deficit declined 44% from the previous year, the Finance Ministry reported Thursday.

Seeking Alpha on MSN · 22h

Japan unexpectedly logs trade surplus, exports hits record high & imports also shows positive growth

Exports from Japan rose by 2.8% y/y to a new peak of JPY 9,910.60 billion in December 2024, exceeding market forecasts of 2.3% and pointing to the third straight month of growth. Imports to Japan grew by 1.

Emirates News Agency on MSN · 23h

Japan's trade deficit shrinks 44% in 2024

Japan's trade deficit in 2024 shrank 44 percent from a year earlier to 5.33 trillion yen ($34 billion), as exports hit a record high due to robust vehicle and semiconductor-related demand, government data showed Thursday.

Japan, Nakai

The Associated Press - Busines… · 21h

Masahiro Nakai, a TV host and former pop star in Japan, retires after sexual assault report

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's top TV hosts and a former pop star, says he is retiring to take responsibility over sexual assault allegations

BBC · 17h

Star TV host retires as sex scandal rocks Japan industry

Dozens of companies have pulled their commercials from Fuji Television amid claims that the company's staff had tried to cover up the scandal. Nakai has denied using violence against the woman, and said on 9 January that he had "resolved" the matter with her through a settlement.

Barron's · 1d

J-pop Star Nakai To Retire After Sex Misconduct Allegations: Media

Masahiro Nakai, one of Japan's biggest boy band stars and a celebrity television host, announced his retirement on Thursday after being accused of sexual misconduct, Japanese media reported.

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Japan cautious on economy as Trump's policies take centre stage

Japan's government on Thursday maintained a cautious outlook for the economy in part as policymakers kept a wary eye on U.S.

The Economist17h

Has Japan truly escaped low inflation?

Editor’s note: This story was updated on January 24th.

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Japan’s biggest lenders hit valuation landmark as central bank weighs rate increase

Japan’s biggest banks are nearing a key valuation level for the first time in almost a decade as investors bet that the Bank ...

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Citing security, Japan to plug loophole in reporting rules for foreign investment

Japan's finance ministry plans to plug a loophole in reporting requirements for foreign investors under the Foreign Exchange ...

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Southern delights and off-the-beaten path charms of Japan

Step off the beaten path and uncover the enchanting delights of Kyushu, Japan's southern treasure. From vibrant hot spring ...

1 person is killed and 2 injured in stabbing outside Nagano station in central Japan

Authorities in Japan say one person is dead and two others are injured after a knife attack Wednesday night outside a train ...

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Gold jumps to near all time-high, set for weekly gain

Gold prices soared to near three-month highs on Friday and were on track for a fourth straight weekly gain as uncertainty about U.S. President Donald Trump's trade plans took the wind out of the ...

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Embrace spiritualism on Japan's sacred nature trail

Shikoku has a quiet, but profound presence in Japan's archipelago. It wears its heart on its sleeve, inviting you to explore ...

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