The Japan Times18h ago
For decades, New Zealand has relied on inflating the housing market to engineer a recovery during downturns, but the playbook has failed this time, putting policymakers ⁠in a quandary. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/23/economy/new-zealand-economy-housing/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #newzealand #economy #economicindicators #housing
New Zealand struggles to regain economic mojo without housing recovery

The country's usual playbook has failed this time, putting policymakers ⁠in a quandary as the Middle East war adds a new layer of uncertainty.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times1d ago
The global economy's first collective health check since war broke out in the Middle East will arrive in the form of business surveys from the U.S. to the euro zone. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/22/economy/shockwave-war-global-economy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #economy #globaleconomy #economicindicators #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #iran #israel #straitofhormuz
Shockwave of war is rippling through the global economy

The spike in energy costs and consequent threat to global consumer prices has prompted a spectrum of central-bank responses over the past few days.

The Japan Times
The Japan Times3d ago
Surging global oil prices stemming from the war in Iran have put China on the cusp of exiting a record streak of deflation well ahead of schedule. But it's not clear if the economy is better off. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/20/economy/china-deflation-cure-dangerous/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #china #economicindicators #inflation #iran
China finds dangerous cure for record deflation in war oil shock

Surging prices stemming from the conflict in Iran have put China on the cusp of exiting a record streak of deflation well ahead of schedule.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
Japan's industrial production final reading for January shows 4.3% month-on-month growth, substantially surpassing preliminary estimates and signaling stronger manufacturing momentum
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Japan's January Industrial Production Final Reading Up 4.3% MoM, Significantly Exceeds Preliminary Estimate

Japan's industrial production final reading for January shows 4.3% month-on-month growth, substantially surpassing preliminary estimates and signaling stronger manufacturing momentum

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Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
Australia's unemployment rate climbs to 4.3% in February, surpassing market expectations of 4.1%, signaling potential labor market softening in the region
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=110887
Australia's February Unemployment Rate Hits 4.3%, Above Expected 4.1%

Australia's unemployment rate climbs to 4.3% in February, surpassing market expectations of 4.1%, signaling potential labor market softening in the region

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Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
Japan's core machinery orders declined 5.5% month-on-month in January, surpassing market forecasts and signaling potential weakness in capital expenditure trends
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=110856
Japan's January Core Machinery Orders Fall 5.5% M/M, Exceeding Expectations

Japan's core machinery orders declined 5.5% month-on-month in January, surpassing market forecasts and signaling potential weakness in capital expenditure trends

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Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
Global markets brace for major central bank decisions as BOJ, BOE, and ECB announce interest rate policies alongside key US economic data releases including jobless claims and housing indicators
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https://en.infomaxai.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=110799
Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule

Global markets brace for major central bank decisions as BOJ, BOE, and ECB announce interest rate policies alongside key US economic data releases including jobless claims and housing indicators

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The Japan Times5d ago
Japan's exports grew at a slower pace last month, as tariffs weighed on car shipments to the U.S. and as demand in China slumped due to the Lunar New Year holidays. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/18/japan-february-export-growth-slows/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #trade #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #tariffs #iran
Japan’s export growth slows on China holidays and U.S. tariffs impact

The value of overall exports rose 4.2% in February from a year earlier, after a big jump in the previous month.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMar 14
Chances for U.S. President Donald Trump's Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh to quickly loosen monetary policy will dwindle if an ongoing oil price shock persists. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/14/economy/kevin-warsh-oil-shock-rates/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #kevinwarsh #iran #economicindicators #us #globaleconomy #federalreserve
Warsh's room to move at the Fed may narrow in a war-clouded outlook

Despite moves by major nations to release stockpiled oil reserves, the price of benchmark Brent Crude meanwhile remained near $100 a barrel on Friday.

The Japan Times
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Trump signs executive orders aimed at home affordability

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Dona…
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