#Japanese Economy
Total 7 articles
As Japan's November inflation hits 3.0%, BOJ Governor Ueda signals further rate hikes. An analysis of the complex economic situation, including the impact of a weak yen on GDP.
Japan's government is finalizing a record $785 billion budget for fiscal 2026, assuming a 3% interest rate for debt servicing. The move signals a major shift away from the era of ultra-low rates.
The retail price of gold in Japan has surpassed ¥25,000 per gram for the first time, driven by a historically weak yen. This development calls into question the yen's status as a global safe-haven asset.
Japan's GDP per capita ranking falls to 24th, largely due to the weak yen. The government counters with a record ¥122 trillion budget and a strategic bet on deep-sea rare earth mining.
With average condo prices in Tokyo's 23 wards exceeding ¥100 million, the Bank of Japan has raised interest rates. We analyze the impact of foreign buyers, a weak yen, and conflicting government policies.
The Japanese government is finalizing a record defense budget of over ¥9 trillion for FY2026, raising concerns about its ability to simultaneously address domestic pressures like inflation, healthcare, and disaster response.
Three months after taking office, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's approval rating holds strong at 75%. This gives her a mandate to tackle a BOJ rate hike and tense China relations, but challenges loom.