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Japan Nov inflation likely accelerated, exports up on weak yen: Reuters poll

December 13, 2024

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer price inflation probably accelerated in November, driven by persistently high rice prices and the phasing out of utility subsidies, a Reuters poll showed...

Japan cuts growth forecast, prime minister warns of weak-yen pain

July 19, 2024

By Leika KiharaTOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's government cut this year's growth forecast on Friday as consumption took a hit from rising import costs due to a weak yen, highlighting the...

The Yen Is Plunging. So Is Japan’s Defense Budget.

July 8, 2024

The yen’s collapse this year to a nearly four-decade low is undermining Japan’s plans for its largest military buildup in postwar history.The government has slashed orders for aircraft, and...