Izumi Devalier of Bank of America Global Research expresses concern over the potential for a “very weak consumption recovery” in Japan from the coronavirus pandemic.
Nikkei hits 30-year high as Japan’s economy bounces back better than expected
Japan’s benchmark stock index soared to new highs on Monday after the country posted a solid economic performance despite the resurgence of Covid-19.
Nikkei 225 Tests Key Resistance Level After Strong Japan GDP Data
The Nikkei 225 index has moved to a key level of resistance after Japan published relatively strong GDP data earlier today.
Japan’s economy performed better than expected in last quarter
But the recovery is slowing and economists expect Japan’s economy to shrink again this quarter due to the pandemic.
Japanese economy sees recovery from pandemic slump
The Japanese economy grew at an annual rate of 12.7% in October-December, marking the second straight quarter of growth, amid a recovery from the slump caused by the …
Japan’s Renesas Electronics plant closes after major earthquake
Renesas Electronics, a key supplier of automotive semiconductors, said its most advanced chip plant remained closed on Monday as it checked for damage from a quake that struck northeast Japan on …
Need an App? This Japanese Startup Has a Platform for That
There’s an app for that,” so the old iPhone slogan goes.But in a country like Japan that’s struggling to find enough engineers and programmers, locating someone who can create an app is easier said …
Japan powers out of coronavirus dip with 3% fourth-quarter growth
Economic output in Japan grew 3 per cent from the third to the fourth quarter of 2020 as the country recorded a strong comeback from Covid-19. The figure for growth in gross domestic product, …
When is Japan’s Q4 GDP and how could it affect USD/JPY?
Japan’s Finance Ministry is up for releasing the preliminary version of the fourth quarter (Q4) 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures at 23:50 GMT on Sunday, early Monday morning in Asia.
When is Japan’s Q4 GDP and how could it affect USD/JPY?
Japan’s Finance Ministry is up for releasing the preliminary version of the fourth quarter (Q4) 2020 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures at 23:50 GMT on Sunday, early Monday morning in Asia.