Japan economy grows faster than expected in Q1 as firms ramp up capex

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 11:30

Japan`s economy expanded more than initially expected in January-March on solid growth in capital expenditure, underscoring the central bank`s view that a recovery from last year`s recession is gaining momentum.

Japan January-March growth revised up to 1.0% on-quarter: Govt

Last Updated: Monday, June 8, 2015, 09:06

Japan`s economy grew much more than initially thought in the first quarter, revised data showed Monday, driven by stronger capital spending.

BOJ offers brighter view of economy, keeps policy steady

Last Updated: Friday, May 22, 2015, 09:15

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady and slightly revised up its assessment of the economy on Friday, signalling that it sees no need to expand stimulus again on the near-term horizon.

Japan Q1 economic growth accelerates to 0.6% on-quarter

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 06:40

The latest growth is bigger than a revised 0.3 percent expansion in the final quarter of 2014 and beat the market median forecast of a 0.4 percent on-quarter increase.

Japan current account surplus surges in March

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, 08:36

Japan on Wednesday logged a more than 20-fold surge in its current account surplus in March thanks to an improving trade picture and buoyant returns on the country`s investments abroad.

Subdued Japan inflation, weak demand keep BOJ under pressure

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 12:18

A slowdown in China and weak first-quarter growth figures in the United States, major markets for Japanese exports, are also adding to the pressure on the Bank of Japan to do more to hit its ambitious 2 percent inflation goal.

BOJ trims inflation forecasts, pushes back target timeframe

Last Updated: Thursday, April 30, 2015, 12:53

Japan is emerging from recession but at a snail`s pace, as companies remain wary of ramping up spending despite record profits and consumers keep their purse strings tight.

Bank of Japan holds off further easing measures

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 8, 2015, 10:25

The Bank of Japan held off further easing measures on Wednesday as it struggles to drag up the country`s flatlining inflation that is defying a massive stimulus programme launched two years ago.

Tokyo shares rise 0.99% on easing Fed rate expectations

Last Updated: Monday, March 23, 2015, 12:28

Tokyo stocks rose 0.99 percent to a fresh 15-year high Monday, as global markets get a boost from speculation that the US Federal Reserve will not rush to hike interest rates.

BoJ sees possible zero inflation in setback to Abenomics

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 17, 2015, 09:22

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday said tumbling energy prices could push inflation to zero, marking another setback for Tokyo's attempt to stimulate the economy by conquering years of falling or stagnant prices.