Japan
Japan's GDP growth at 4.1%
Japan's GDP growth at 4.1%
Good news for Japan as the growth figure surpassed even market expectations.
Will domestic demands in Japan compensate for weak exports?
Growth will most likely come in the range of 2-3%, according to analysts.
Further central bank easing looms in Japan
A plummeting trade deficit and recent statements from its central bank suggest new central bank stimuli by end-April.
Japan posts trade deficit
The deficit widened in March to JPY 621 billion, and analyst says it will persist in most months in 2012.
Japan imposes tighter monetary policy
The Bank of Japan prepares to counter the 0.1% slowdown in monetary base and reaccelerate growth by taking on a more conservative approach.
Surprise, surprise: Japan February industrial production declined
The market consensus was 1.3% growth, but the reality was -1.2%.
Domestic demand to support output growth in Japan
Market consensus expects a month-on-month rise of 1.3% in February industrial production.
US lauds Japan’s ethical standards
Should Uncle Sam start giving bows instead of handshakes?.
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Japan’s unemployment may have hit 3-year low in October
Standard Chartered expects last month’s unemployment rate to come in at 4.1%.
Japan exports drop 4% in October
As the economy is slowing faster than expected in 4Q11, facing the double headwinds of weak global demand and a strong yen.
Hopes rise as Japan’s economy grows 6% in 3Q11
Exports rose strongly by 27.4%, boosted by the supply restoration in the manufacturing sector.
Japan’s exports rise 2% in September
The continued rise in exports is a positive sign showing that the country is nearing sustainable recovery.
Japan’s industrial production rises 0.8% in August
DBS says manufacturing sector growth has softened as a result of weaker export demand.
Japan’s economy yet to recover from quake
The country’s GDP growth is set to post a mere 1.2% in the second half of 2011, bringing full-year GDP close to 0%.
Fickle-minded Japanese: Leadership changes in Japan underscore government weakness
Yoshihiko Noda became Japan’s new Prime Minister this past week, the sixth change of post over in the last five years.
Japan’s industrial production to drop 2.4% in September
But it may have increased 2.8% in August, says DBS.
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