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After decades of stagnation, workers no longer demand higher wages and companies do not pass on price rises
Higher energy and materials costs outweigh benefit of weak currency even for big exporters
Japan’s economy shrinks, investors dump Chinese bonds, diversity training demand grows
Economy contracts in first quarter as government faces pressure to address cost of living squeeze
Japanese currency will find support at a time of rising global recession risks and structural threats to the dollar
For the central bank to raise interest rates would be a mistake
Despite popular disquiet, a weak currency is good for corporate Japan
Currency’s fall through ¥130 against the dollar follows central bank vow to keep bond yields at zero
Fall of 11% in two months to a 20-year low prompts speculation central bank might be forced to intervene
Greater use of offshore production sites limits the benefits of a weaker currency
A shorter working week is not a guaranteed fix to the problem of low labour productivity
Japan’s government hints at changes to quarterly reporting rules that conjure up a supposed lost era
Ultra-low monetary policy contrasts with tightening signals from US Fed
Sourcing gas from Malaysia, Australia and US could put Japan buyers in competition with Europe
Omicron wave and weakening yen pile pressure on companies, Tankan survey shows
Policymakers caught between desire to keep policy loose and avoid deep declines in currency
Powerful adviser Seiji Kihara rules out Japan quitting joint energy projects with Russia
Currency drops to ¥125 per dollar as other central banks push ahead with interest rate rises
After years of deflation, prices have begun to rise putting pressure on employers to increase pay
With the prime minister’s support, can Japan’s unions convince employers to raise wages after 30 stagnant years?
Economists warn that surge of Omicron cases plus rising oil prices will drag down growth
Central bank pushes back against rising borrowing costs
Several LNG carriers are on their way, due to arrive this month
Outsourcing jobs overseas makes sense but corporate Japan may not be ready
Consumer price index growth at fastest pace in almost two years but remains below BoJ’s 2% target
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