Archive - The Economy of Japan Economy Watch

My Financial Times Oped On The Yen

Japan’s currency is so weak because exporters have lost their competitiveness

Jul 13, 2023

Did Wages Really Rise The Fastest In 28 Years?

You Need To Look At Wages Per Hour, Not Per Month

Jul 9, 2023

June 2023

¥144 Is Weakest Since Last November

Yen Follows Rate Gap As Markets Now Take BOJ and US Fed At Their Word

Jun 23, 2023

Wage Hikes in April Fail Their First Test

Only 1% Vs. Predicted 2%; Not Enough for BOJ To Hike Interest Rates

Jun 7, 2023

May 2023

April 2023

China On Track To Pass Japan in Auto Exports

EVs Help China Do To Japan What Japan Did To The US In The 1970s

Apr 25, 2023

February 2023

GDP Disappoints in Fourth Quarter

Up Less Than 4% From 15 Years Ago

Feb 14, 2023

January 2023

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