Japan's household spending unexpectedly contracted 1.0% year-on-year in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and missing economist forecasts of a 2.5% increase, while the yen weakened to 157.870 against the dollar amid concerns over domestic consumption weakness.
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Japan's January Household Spending Falls 1.0% YoY, Missing Estimates
Japan's household spending unexpectedly contracted 1.0% year-on-year in January, marking the second consecutive monthly decline and missing economist forecasts of a 2.5% increase, while the yen weakened to 157.870 against the dollar amid concerns over domestic consumption weakness.
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama acknowledges Japan hasn't fully escaped deflation while BOJ Deputy Governor signals continued accommodative policy as yen weakens to 157.810 against dollar amid US-Iran tensions and market volatility concerns
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Japanese Finance Minister - 'Japan Has Not Fully Escaped Deflation'
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama acknowledges Japan hasn't fully escaped deflation while BOJ Deputy Governor signals continued accommodative policy as yen weakens to 157.810 against dollar amid US-Iran tensions and market volatility concerns
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata signals Japan is entering a phase of exiting large-scale monetary easing, citing improved corporate behavior and rising core inflation, while calling for gradual policy rate hikes.
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Takata, BOJ Board Member—Japan Entering Phase of Exiting Large-Scale Monetary Easing (Update)
Bank of Japan board member Hajime Takata signals Japan is entering a phase of exiting large-scale monetary easing, citing improved corporate behavior and rising core inflation, while calling for gradual policy rate hikes.
Japan’s core CPI rose 2.0% year-on-year in January, matching market expectations and the BOJ’s target, while headline inflation slowed and the yen strengthened slightly after the data.
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Japan’s Core CPI Rises 2.0% in January Year-on-Year, Matching Expectations (Update)
Japan’s core CPI rose 2.0% year-on-year in January, matching market expectations and the BOJ’s target, while headline inflation slowed and the yen strengthened slightly after the data.
Japan’s Core Machinery Orders Jump 19.1% in December, Beating Expectations (Expanded)
Japan’s core machinery orders soared 19.1% month-on-month in December, far surpassing forecasts and signaling a rebound in corporate capital investment momentum.
Japan Posts January Trade Deficit of 1.1527 Trillion Yen, Narrower Than Expected (Update)
Japan’s January trade deficit narrowed sharply to 1.15 trillion yen, beating expectations as exports jumped 16.8% and imports declined, sending the yen lower.
Japan’s December Industrial Production Final Data Down 0.1% Month-on-Month, in Line With Preliminary Estimate (Update)
Japan’s industrial production fell 0.1% month-on-month in December, matching preliminary estimates, while shipments and inventories showed mixed trends and the yen remained stable.
Japan’s producer price index rose 2.3% year-on-year in January, matching market expectations and signaling a continued moderate inflation trend, while the yen edged higher against the dollar following the data release.
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Japan January PPI Rises 2.3% Year-on-Year, In Line With Expectations (Update)
Japan’s producer price index rose 2.3% year-on-year in January, matching market expectations and signaling a continued moderate inflation trend, while the yen edged higher against the dollar following the data release.
Japan January Services PMI Rises to 53.7, Up from 51.6 in December
Japan’s services sector PMI climbed to 53.7 in January, the highest since February 2025, signaling robust expansion and easing cost pressures, while the yen continued to weaken.
Japan Posts Current Account Surplus of 3.67 Trillion Yen in November
Japan's current account surplus widened to 3.67 trillion yen in November, up 10% year-on-year, driven by strong goods and primary income balances, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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