thejapantimes, 43 minutes ago to business Service prices, a key component of Japan’s inflation data, are sustaining momentum, adding to the case for the Bank of Japan to take another step before too long toward policy normalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/23/economy/japan-service-price-inflation/ #business #economy #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #inflation #boj #consumerspending
Service prices, a key component of Japan’s inflation data, are sustaining momentum, adding to the case for the Bank of Japan to take another step before too long toward policy normalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/23/economy/japan-service-price-inflation/ #business #economy #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #inflation #boj #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 6 days ago to business Japan’s economy shrank in the first quarter as consumers and companies cut spending, extending a dismal performance that stretches back to last summer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/16/economy/japan-gdp-drops/ #business #economy #gdp #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #consumerspending
Japan’s economy shrank in the first quarter as consumers and companies cut spending, extending a dismal performance that stretches back to last summer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/16/economy/japan-gdp-drops/ #business #economy #gdp #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 7 days ago to business Japan’s economy is likely to have contracted in the first three months of 2024 due in part to disruptions at car makers, clouding the growth outlook as the central bank attempts to set the right pace for policy normalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/15/economy/japan-gdp-forecast-gloomy/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #consumerspending
Japan’s economy is likely to have contracted in the first three months of 2024 due in part to disruptions at car makers, clouding the growth outlook as the central bank attempts to set the right pace for policy normalization. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/15/economy/japan-gdp-forecast-gloomy/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #boj #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 12 days ago to business Japan’s households cut spending again in March as sticky inflation weighed on sentiment and government subsidies capped costs for utilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/10/economy/household-spending/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #consumerspending
Japan’s households cut spending again in March as sticky inflation weighed on sentiment and government subsidies capped costs for utilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/10/economy/household-spending/ #business #economy #boj #kazuoueda #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 22 days ago to Japan Prices will be raised for 417 products in Japan in May, research firm Teikoku Databank said in a survey released Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/japan-food-item-price-increase/ #japan #inflation #food #surveys #japaneseeconomy #consumerspending #shopping
Prices will be raised for 417 products in Japan in May, research firm Teikoku Databank said in a survey released Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/japan-food-item-price-increase/ #japan #inflation #food #surveys #japaneseeconomy #consumerspending #shopping
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japanese consumer spending in January fell by the most in 35 months, data showed on Friday, although a government official blamed one-off factors and played down the impact on broader consumption trends. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/08/economy/japan-household-spending-january/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #boj #consumerspending
Japanese consumer spending in January fell by the most in 35 months, data showed on Friday, although a government official blamed one-off factors and played down the impact on broader consumption trends. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/03/08/economy/japan-household-spending-january/ #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #boj #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to business Japan’s benchmark inflation gauge topped estimates in January, with consumer prices excluding fresh food rising 2% from a year ago, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue moving toward ending its negative interest rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/27/economy/japan-consumer-inflation/ #business #economy #inflation #consumerspending #boj #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy
Japan’s benchmark inflation gauge topped estimates in January, with consumer prices excluding fresh food rising 2% from a year ago, supporting the case for the Bank of Japan to continue moving toward ending its negative interest rate policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/27/economy/japan-consumer-inflation/ #business #economy #inflation #consumerspending #boj #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to business The average budget for women planning to buy Valentine’s Day chocolate stands at ¥5,024, marking a 34% increase from the previous year, a survey has found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/08/economy/japan-valentines-day-spending/ #business #economy #surveys #consumerspending #retailers #valentine039sday
The average budget for women planning to buy Valentine’s Day chocolate stands at ¥5,024, marking a 34% increase from the previous year, a survey has found. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/02/08/economy/japan-valentines-day-spending/ #business #economy #surveys #consumerspending #retailers #valentine039sday
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to business Tokyo department stores are kicking Valentine's Day celebrations up a notch by offering eat-in options for sweet lovers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/25/companies/japan-valentines-day-department-stores/?utm_content=buffer6c41b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #companies #departmentstores #retailers #consumerspending #valentine039sday
Tokyo department stores are kicking Valentine's Day celebrations up a notch by offering eat-in options for sweet lovers. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/25/companies/japan-valentines-day-department-stores/?utm_content=buffer6c41b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #companies #departmentstores #retailers #consumerspending #valentine039sday
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to business Consumer price gains in Tokyo slowed for a second month in December, in a sign that cost-push inflation may be easing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/09/economy/tokyo-inflation-december-slows/?utm_content=buffer565bb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #inflation #boj #consumerspending
Consumer price gains in Tokyo slowed for a second month in December, in a sign that cost-push inflation may be easing. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/09/economy/tokyo-inflation-december-slows/?utm_content=buffer565bb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #inflation #boj #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to business China's economy had a tough 2023, and there are questions about whether the country’s current economic model has run its course. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/01/economy/china-economy-outlook-2024/?utm_content=buffer87c6f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #realestate #consumerspending #debt
China's economy had a tough 2023, and there are questions about whether the country’s current economic model has run its course. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/01/01/economy/china-economy-outlook-2024/?utm_content=buffer87c6f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #realestate #consumerspending #debt
thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan More than 40% of consumers in Japan have fallen prey to deceptive web or app designs known as "dark patterns" that trick them into making choices they would not have otherwise made. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/11/japan/dark-pattern-sites/?utm_content=bufferc469b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #consumerspending #fraud #surveys
More than 40% of consumers in Japan have fallen prey to deceptive web or app designs known as "dark patterns" that trick them into making choices they would not have otherwise made. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/11/japan/dark-pattern-sites/?utm_content=bufferc469b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #consumerspending #fraud #surveys
thejapantimes, 6 months ago to business Japan's real wages slipped in September for an 18th month, while consumer spending extended a monthslong decline, with rising prices squeezing households' purchasing power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/11/07/economy/japan-wages-spending-down/?utm_content=bufferd4f51&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #wages #consumerspending #inflation
Japan's real wages slipped in September for an 18th month, while consumer spending extended a monthslong decline, with rising prices squeezing households' purchasing power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/11/07/economy/japan-wages-spending-down/?utm_content=bufferd4f51&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #wages #consumerspending #inflation
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to business Households in Japan tightened their belts in July as persistent inflation continued to erode purchasing power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/05/economy/japan-household-spending/?utm_content=bufferba159&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #consumerspending #inflation
Households in Japan tightened their belts in July as persistent inflation continued to erode purchasing power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/09/05/economy/japan-household-spending/?utm_content=bufferba159&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #consumerspending #inflation
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to Japan Local governments in Japan are rushing to make use of data on spending by visitors from overseas, amid a recovery in inbound travel following the lifting of pandemic controls, to analyze trends and target advertising. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/local-governments-tourism-data/?utm_content=bufferaf5c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #localgovernment #consumerspending #bigdata #tourism
Local governments in Japan are rushing to make use of data on spending by visitors from overseas, amid a recovery in inbound travel following the lifting of pandemic controls, to analyze trends and target advertising. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/24/japan/local-governments-tourism-data/?utm_content=bufferaf5c4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #localgovernment #consumerspending #bigdata #tourism
thejapantimes, 8 months ago to business Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/china-group-tours-japan-buying/?utm_content=bufferfce93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #tourism #chinajapanrelations #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy #retailers
Chinese group tours are back in Japan but anyone banking on them arriving in droves and splashing around cash like they did before the pandemic is likely to be disappointed. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/24/economy/china-group-tours-japan-buying/?utm_content=bufferfce93&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #tourism #chinajapanrelations #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy #retailers
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to Japan The number of visitors to Japan in July rose to the highest level seen since the worst of the pandemic, official data shows, supported by a weak yen that has helped boost tourism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/16/japan/japan-visitors-pandemic-record/?utm_content=bufferbde4b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #tourism #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy
The number of visitors to Japan in July rose to the highest level seen since the worst of the pandemic, official data shows, supported by a weak yen that has helped boost tourism. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/08/16/japan/japan-visitors-pandemic-record/?utm_content=bufferbde4b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #tourism #consumerspending #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/return-of-chinese-group-tours-to-japan-to-bring-economic-boost/?utm_content=buffer2608a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending #chinajapanrelations #japaneseeconomy
China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/return-of-chinese-group-tours-to-japan-to-bring-economic-boost/?utm_content=buffer2608a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending #chinajapanrelations #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Japan’s economy has expanded at a much faster clip than forecast, as a surge in exports more than offset weaker-than-expected results for both business investment and private consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/japans-gdp-grows-at-6-on-strong-exports-as-consumption-falters/?utm_content=buffer7801a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #gdp #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #trade #consumerspending
Japan’s economy has expanded at a much faster clip than forecast, as a surge in exports more than offset weaker-than-expected results for both business investment and private consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/japans-gdp-grows-at-6-on-strong-exports-as-consumption-falters/?utm_content=buffer7801a&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #gdp #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #trade #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/chinese-group-tours-spending/?utm_content=buffera05bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending
China’s recent decision to lift its ban on Japan-bound group tours is set to add extra fuel to an ongoing rebound in tourist spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/chinese-group-tours-spending/?utm_content=buffera05bc&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Japan’s economy has expanded at a much faster clip than forecast, as a surge in exports more than offset weaker-than-expected results for both business investment and private consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/japans-gdp-soars-to-6-on-strong-exports-as-consumption-falters/?utm_content=bufferdcc15&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #gdp #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #trade #consumerspending
Japan’s economy has expanded at a much faster clip than forecast, as a surge in exports more than offset weaker-than-expected results for both business investment and private consumption. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/15/economy/japans-gdp-soars-to-6-on-strong-exports-as-consumption-falters/?utm_content=bufferdcc15&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #gdp #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #trade #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business China has announced that Japan-bound group tours may resume — great news for Japan's tourism sector, but will there be enough staff to accommodate them? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/11/economy/japan-return-chinese-group-tours-labor-shortage/?utm_content=buffer865ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending
China has announced that Japan-bound group tours may resume — great news for Japan's tourism sector, but will there be enough staff to accommodate them? https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/11/economy/japan-return-chinese-group-tours-labor-shortage/?utm_content=buffer865ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #china #tourism #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business Summer holidays without COVID-19-related curbs, higher bonuses and a travel demand comeback appear to signal consumers are ready to ramp up spending, in a boon to the Japanese economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/11/economy/holidaymakers-boost-spending-japan-growth/?utm_content=bufferced82&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #tourism #inflation #wages #gdp #consumerspending
Summer holidays without COVID-19-related curbs, higher bonuses and a travel demand comeback appear to signal consumers are ready to ramp up spending, in a boon to the Japanese economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/11/economy/holidaymakers-boost-spending-japan-growth/?utm_content=bufferced82&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #tourism #inflation #wages #gdp #consumerspending
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to business A stall in Japan's wage growth in June is seen as an ominous sign for the BOJ’s sustainable inflation goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/08/economy/wage-growth-slowed-june-boj/?utm_content=buffer47eb9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #wages #consumerspending #inflation #surveys #economicindicators #boj
A stall in Japan's wage growth in June is seen as an ominous sign for the BOJ’s sustainable inflation goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2023/08/08/economy/wage-growth-slowed-june-boj/?utm_content=buffer47eb9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #business #economy #wages #consumerspending #inflation #surveys #economicindicators #boj
thejapantimes, 9 months ago to random Japan expects a smaller-than-projected primary balance deficit of ¥1.3 trillion in fiscal 2025 due to increased tax revenue, though returning to a surplus will likely not come until a year later than targeted. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news-web/2023/07/25/japan-expects-smaller-deficit-in-fiscal-2025-but-primary-balance-goal-unmet/?utm_content=bufferbe1d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #newsweb #fumiokishida #japaneseeconomy #gdp #inflation #consumerspending #economicindicators
Japan expects a smaller-than-projected primary balance deficit of ¥1.3 trillion in fiscal 2025 due to increased tax revenue, though returning to a surplus will likely not come until a year later than targeted. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news-web/2023/07/25/japan-expects-smaller-deficit-in-fiscal-2025-but-primary-balance-goal-unmet/?utm_content=bufferbe1d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #newsweb #fumiokishida #japaneseeconomy #gdp #inflation #consumerspending #economicindicators