#Japan economy

Japan's foreign worker population surpasses 2.5 million for the first time, with Vietnamese leading and manufacturing as top sector. What this means for the future of work.

Japan's massive US investment pledge begins with synthetic diamond production and Hitachi power projects. Are these strategic moves or expensive insurance against Trump's tariffs?

Despite massive government intervention, the yen continues its decline. We explore why market forces are overpowering policy efforts and what it means globally.

Japan's 2026 wage negotiations start with focus on achieving third consecutive year of 5%+ pay increases amid 11 months of declining real wages and inflation pressures

PM Takaichi's snap election offers Japan a rare chance to break free from three decades of failed economic policies. Market and global perspectives reveal what's really at stake.

Currency markets brace for potential Japanese intervention as the yen weakens past key levels. What signals are traders watching, and how might intervention reshape global currency dynamics?

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has called for a snap election on February 8, 2026. Bond yields hit a 27-year high as fiscal concerns grow. Read the full analysis.

Japan's Nikkei index surged 3% on Jan 13, 2026, as the 'Takaichi trade' gains momentum. Discover how the potential snap election is shaping the outlook for Japan stocks 2026.

On Dec. 23, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi urged for more corporate investment to counter US and EU protectionism, signaling continued fiscal stimulus and rejecting austerity. What this means for investors.

As Japan's government prepares a record ¥122 trillion budget to tackle domestic issues, its global GDP per capita ranking falls to 24th, largely due to a weak yen. An analysis of Japan's economic crossroads.

Japan's Q3 GDP was revised down to an annualized -2.3%, prompting the government to plan a record ¥122 trillion budget. However, conflicting signals, such as a review of solar subsidies, are creating market uncertainty.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi rejected "irresponsible" spending, but her government's plan for a record budget is sending mixed signals. With 10-year JGB yields hitting a 26-year high of 2.1%, markets are testing her fiscal credibility.