#Japan

Japan's May CPI YoY Growth Edges Up to 1.5%, Government Subsidies Mask Underlying Inflation Pressure

Core Overview Latest data released by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications shows that the national Consumer Price Index (CPI) year-over-year growth rate for May 2026 climbed to 1.5

Japan's Q2 Trade Balance Flips to 378.6 Billion Yen Deficit, Dual Growth in Semiconductor Imports and Exports Shines

Core Overview: Japan's newly released trade balance for the second quarter of 2026 (May) ended its previous consecutive surplus trend, flipping from a surplus of 299.27 billion yen in the previous mon

Japan's May Exports Reach 9.51 Trillion Yen, Momentum Slows and Falls Far Short of Market's Double-Digit Expectations

Core Overview In May 2026 (Q2 2026), Japan's total exports reached 9,511,555 million yen (approximately 9.51 trillion yen), a significant decline of about 9.5% from the 10.51 trillion yen in the previ

Japan's Q2 Exports Surge to 17% YoY, Beating Expectations; Semiconductors and Weak Yen Act as Dual Engines

According to the latest data, Japan's Q2 2026 total exports YoY growth rate strongly surged to 17.0%, not only significantly exceeding the previous observation of 14.8% but also beating the market con

Japan's Q2 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) Surges to 134.5, Imported Inflation Pressure Far Exceeds Market Expectations

Core Overview: Japan's latest Q2 2026 Producer Price Index (PPI) climbed strongly to 134.5, up significantly from the previous value of 132.8, setting a new historical high. Although external markets

Japan's Q1 Real GDP Grows 0.5% QoQ, Beating Expectations; Domestic Demand Recovery Supports BOJ's Tightening Path

Japan's real GDP growth rate (seasonally adjusted) for the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 came in at 0.5%, showing a significant acceleration compared to 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2025. Although the m