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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about economics, markets and policymaking throughout Asia. Déjà vu abounds in Tokyo. Markets are celebrating a Japanese ...
News Japan » Kinki » Economy: Trump Tariffs Push Japan’s Economy Into Contraction
The Japanese economy shrank 1.8 percent from the same quarter last year as U.S. tariffs dampened automobile exports and prompted a bleak outlook for growth. By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo ...
News Japan » Kinki » Economy: Strong reactions to a weak yen shake Japan’s economy
The Japanese real effective exchange rate is now at its lowest level in 54 years. Despite the pressures of a depreciating yen — from import prices to debt repayment — Japan’s global competitiveness ...
News Japan » Kinki » Economy: Japan's economy avoids technical recession, but fourth-quarter rebound misses expectations
Japan's economy grew 0.1%, both on a quarter-on-quarter and a year-on-year basis. This brought the economy back to growth, but missed expectations. The expansion also helped Japan avoid a technical ...
News Japan » Kinki » Economy: Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy
A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists. By River Akira Davis Reporting from Tokyo A ...