Pro-Inflation Policies Show Signs of Helping Japan Economy
TOKYO — For almost two decades, Japan’s economic fortunes have deteriorated, and little seemed to be done about it. But in the last few months, the nation’s new prime minister, ... Read more
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Pro-Inflation Policies Show Signs of Helping the Japanese Economy
TOKYO — For almost two decades Japan’s economic fortunes have deteriorated, and little seemed to be done about it. But in the last few months, the nation’s new prime minister, ... Read more
Central Bank Nominee Pledges ‘Whatever Is Needed’ for Japan
TOKYO — The nominee to become the next Bank of Japan governor said Monday that he would do “whatever is needed” to finally end deflation in the world’s third-largest economy. ... Read more
Group of 7 Says It Will Let Market Decide Currency Values
BRUSSELS — Seven major developed countries including the United States and Germany pledged on Tuesday to let foreign exchange markets determine the value of their currencies. The statement by ... Read more
Japan’s Nikkei Average Surges
TOKYO — Japan’s Nikkei average surged 3.8 percent Wednesday, closing at its highest point since October 2008, after the yen fell sharply amid expectations of a more aggressive economic policy. ... Read more
Nintendo Warns of Weak Wii U Sales
TOKYO — Nintendo expects to sell far fewer units of its Wii U game console than it forecast, the Japanese video game maker said Wednesday, slashing its sales outlook for its flagship device just two months ... Read more