#Japan

Tokyo August CPI Annual Growth Rate Edges Down to 1.9%, Firm Underlying Inflation Sustains BOJ Rate Hike Expectations

The annual growth rate of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Tokyo area in Japan for Q3 (August) 2026 was reported at 1.9%, showing a slight cooling compared to 2.0% in the previous month (July).

Japan's Q3 2026 Trade Deficit Widens to 634.5 Billion Yen, Surging Imports Offset Record-High AI and Semiconductor Exports

Core Overview: The latest data for Japan's Q3 2026 trade balance has been released, showing the deficit further widened to 634.5 billion yen. This marks a significant deterioration compared to the pre

Japan's Early Q3 2026 Total Exports Surpass 11.5 Trillion Yen to Hit a Record High, Driven by Strong Export Momentum

The latest data shows that in Q3 2026 (as of 2026-07-01), Japan's total exports reached a record high of 11,511,798 million yen, a significant jump from the previous observation (2026-06-01) of 10,929

Fueled by Dual Engines of AI Demand and Yen Depreciation, Japan's Q3 Export YoY Growth Surges to 23.2%, Hitting a Recent High

Core Overview: Japan's recently released total export value for Q3 2026 saw a year-on-year growth rate of 23.2%, demonstrating a significant acceleration compared to the previous 19.3% in Q2, and eas

Japan's July PPI Hits Record High of 135.8; Import Inflation Pressure Boosts Expectations of BOJ Rate Hike in September

In July 2026 (Q3 2026), Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (PPI) rose to 135.8, continuing to climb from 135.4 in the previous month (Q2 2026), setting a record high for the index. Although the year-

Japan Q2 2026 Real Household Spending Unexpectedly Plunges 3.3%, Inflation Continues to Weigh on Consumer Confidence

Data from Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications shows that average real household spending in Q2 2026 (the latest observation) decreased 3.3% year-on-year, contracting for the sevent