Archive - Japan Economy Watch

February 2025

Bump In Inflation Entirely Due to 9% Jump In Food and Energy

Rest of CPI rose just 1.5% From A Year Ago

Feb 21

New York Times Cites Me On How Weak Yen Hampers GDP and Consumption

GDP in 2024 Barely Higher Than 2018; Consumption Below 2018

Feb 17

I’m Speaking In San Francisco (it will be live-streamed)

On Wednesday, March 5th, I’ll be part of a panel sponsored by the Japan Society of Northern California in San Francisco entitled, “The Future of the…

Feb 14

The Weak Yen Reflects Weak Japan

PPP vs. Market Value For The Yen, Part II

Feb 12

Trump Meets US Steel CEO

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Feb 7

On NHK TV, I say Trump Won't Reverse Biden on Nippon Steel

Not Yet decided whether Ishiba Will Raise Steel Issue with Trump

Feb 7

Predictions Of Yen At ¥95 Per Dollar Are Based On False Logic

“Purchasing Power Parity” Essential For Many Uses, But Not Market Forecasts

Feb 5

January 2025

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