HC Picks Category: 02 Economy

2026/02/09
The Catch-22 Confronting Japan’s Takaichi After Her Resounding Election Victory
"While the landslide win might boost economic growth, it's worth keeping an eye on fiscal stimulus and tax cuts, which could worsen Japan's already high public debt."
2026/01/30
Core inflation in Tokyo slows, still on track to hit BOJ goal
"Gasoline subsidies contribute to the core inflation slowdown, which might not affect the Bank of Japan's decision to raise interest rates."
2026/01/28
Dollar sinks to four-year low as Trump brushes off the decline
"Keep weakening yen has an increasing impact on Japan's inflation, Japan side might not stand idly by."
2026/01/15
Japanese companies lead on climate leadership, CDP data shows
"Japan took the lead with 22% of companies, followed by the UK with 17%, the European Union with 16%. Climate leadership could add additional value to the companies."
2026/01/09
Japan household spending unexpectedly picks up, signals steady consumption recovery
"Spending related to automobile and dining out have driven the rebound in household spending in November."
2025/12/17
Japan's exports expand for third straight month, U.S. shipments rebound
"Japan's exports grow for three consecutive months, because of weaker yen and Japanese exporters absorbed the tariff."
2025/12/16
Japan's Governance Model Strengthened by Digital Capability and Institutional Stability, the Chandler Good Government Index 2025 Finds
"Japan continues to advance its digital transformation and strong institutions seem successful."
2025/12/09
Bank of Japan governor says economy has weathered Donald Trump’s tariffs
"Stabilizing economy and pushing trend to growth requires time. Nothing can be changed immediately."
2025/12/03
Japan's services sector sustains solid growth in November, PMI shows
"Shall see how the new government may improve the economy."
2025/11/26
Japan says consumer sentiment improving, keeping its view on 'moderate' economic recovery
"The impact of tariffs starts to ease, consumer sentiment on the economy was recovering and new Prime Minister`s economic stimulus policy supports the underlying private demand."