The Japan TimesMar 10
Japan’s economy expanded in the final quarter of 2025 more than initially reported thanks to stronger corporate investment, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urges further spending to develop key industries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/10/economy/japan-revised-gdp-oct-dec-expansion/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #economicindicators #gdp #japaneseeconomy #capitalspending #investments #sanaetakaichi
Japan confirms economy expanded as Takaichi urges investment

Gross domestic product rose at an annualized pace of 1.3% versus the prior quarter in the three months through December.

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The Japan TimesMar 3
Japan’s biggest companies increased capital spending in the final quarter of last year, indicating firmer corporate sentiment as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pushes for more investment in strategic sectors. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/03/economy/japan-capex-up-october-december/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy #capitalspending #investments #sanaetakaichi
Japanese firms boost spending as Takaichi makes investment push

Capital expenditure on goods excluding software reportedly rose 4% from the previous quarter in the three months through December, after outlays were flat in the summer.

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Yonhap Infomax NewsJan 19
Japan’s core machinery orders plunged 11% in November, far below market expectations, signaling a potential slowdown in capital investment momentum.
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Japan Core Machinery Orders Fall 11% in November, Sharply Missing Estimates (Update)

Japan’s core machinery orders plunged 11% in November, far below market expectations, signaling a potential slowdown in capital investment momentum.

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The Japan TimesDec 1
Japanese businesses trimmed back capital spending over the summer after five straight quarters of gains, in a sign of cooling corporate sentiment as higher U.S. tariffs take a toll on a sputtering economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/12/01/economy/japan-capex-down-september/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #economicindicators #capitalspending #japaneseeconomy #financeministry #boj #gdp
Japanese firms scale back investment as tariff headwinds hit

Capital expenditure on goods excluding software edged down 0.3% from the previous quarter even as corporate profits jumped by the most in two years.

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Rachel Reeves Hints at Plans to Raise Taxes in Budget

Rachel Reeves indicated the Labour Party may be preparing to break its election promises not to raise taxes,…
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Yonhap Infomax NewsNov 10
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves signaled that tax hikes may be unavoidable unless capital spending is sharply reduced, highlighting fiscal pressures ahead of the upcoming budget.
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UK Chancellor Hints at Tax Hikes—'Keeping Promises Would Require Deep Cuts to Capital Spending'

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves signaled that tax hikes may be unavoidable unless capital spending is sharply reduced, highlighting fiscal pressures ahead of the upcoming budget.

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Jim Chanos warns AI spending boom mirrors dot-com bubble risks

Investing.com — Prominent short seller Jim Chanos is sounding alarm bells about the current financial cycle, describing it…
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The Japan TimesJun 2, 2025
Japanese businesses increased capital investment at a faster pace in the first quarter of this year as the U.S. touted the coming tariff campaign that kicked off in March. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/06/02/economy/japan-firms-increase-capital-spending/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #capitalspending #economicindicators #japaneseeconomy
Japan’s firms raised capital spending ahead of U.S. tariffs

Business spending holds the key to the country’s economic growth as inflation keeps a lid on household spending.

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The Japan TimesDec 2, 2024
Japanese companies increased investments in the three months through September, a sign of stronger-than-expected resilience in corporate confidence and supporting views that the Bank of Japan may raise rates sooner rather than later. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/12/02/economy/japan-capital-expenditure-up/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #capitalspending #gdp #boj #kazuoueda
Japanese firms boost capex in sign of confidence holding up

Expectations are also growing for the Bank of Japan to raise rates sooner rather than later.

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