Japan’s factory output fell in March as Iran war clouded demand outlook

The data reflects a period in flux, with business prospects for manufacturers starting to dim as the impact of the Middle East conflict rippled through the global economy.

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Japan’s output falls as U.S. tariffs drag on global outlook

The data reflect ongoing caution among manufacturers as the U.S. continues to threaten additional tariffs to narrow its trade deficit.

Factory output gain in Japan shows firms’ resilience amid tariffs

Though economists had expected a 0.8% loss, industrial production gained 1.7% from the previous month while output rose 4% from a year earlier, topping expectations of a 1.3% gain.

Japan’s factory output misses expectations as U.S. tariffs hit

Industrial production increased 0.5% from the previous month, the industry ministry reported Monday.

Japan production rises most in 11 months ahead of new U.S. tariffs

Factory output increased in February by 2.5% from January, the first advance in four months and marking the fastest gain since March last year.

Japan’s industrial output falls, clouding recovery outlook

The production of cars and auto parts drove the reading lower as an ongoing probe involving carmakers such as Toyota continues to disrupt output.

Tokyo inflation picked up in May, keeping BOJ on track for rate hike

The capital's inflation figures typically serve a indicator for national trends, suggesting a similar acceleration is likely for the rest of Japan.

Japan’s factory output gains to support economy’s patchy rebound

The rebound may potentially remove a hurdle for the Bank of Japan as it mulls the timing of a likely interest rate hike.