Japan — Economy

Business, trade, and the cost of living in Japan. Every card links to its original source.

Economy2026-04-02

IMF concludes its 2026 Article IV consultation with Japan

The IMF Executive Board's 2026 Article IV review found Japan's economy transitioning from extraordinary monetary easing toward policy normalization, with domestic demand and labor shortages driving steady growth.

Source: International Monetary Fund ↗
Economy2026-06-25

Tokyo's core inflation accelerates to 1.6% in June 2026

Core consumer prices in Tokyo's central wards rose 1.6% year-on-year in June 2026, up from 1.3% the prior month, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for further interest-rate hikes.

Source: Reuters (via WTAQ News Talk) ↗
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