The Japan Times1d ago
The International Monetary Fund has urged the Bank of Japan to continue raising interest rates, even as the Middle East war posed "significant ​new risks" to the country's economic outlook. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/04/economy/imf-boj-raise-rates/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #imf #boj #iran #middleeast #economicindicators
IMF urges BOJ to keep raising rates even as Iran war poses new risks

The proposal comes amid market expectations the BOJ ‌will raise ‌interest rates as soon as April in the face of mounting inflationary ​pressure.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax News2d ago
US labor market shows resilience as March unemployment rate drops to 4.3%, beating economist expectations of 4.4% and signaling continued economic strength
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US March Unemployment Rate 4.3% - Below Expected 4.4%

US labor market shows resilience as March unemployment rate drops to 4.3%, beating economist expectations of 4.4% and signaling continued economic strength

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The Japan Times2d ago
The world's central bankers might be attempting the impossible in trying to get business executives, labor unions and households to understand how they are navigating their finances through yet another energy shock. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/03/economy/central-banks-mood-puzzle/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #banks #inflation #iran #economicindicators
Central banks' inflation mood puzzle: more judgment than science

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, central banks have ‌developed new tools to fill gaps in data about behavior, but measuring expectations remains more an art than an exact science.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax News4d ago
Key global economic indicators scheduled for April 2 include Japan's foreign investment data, U.S. weekly jobless claims, February trade balance, and Atlanta Fed's Q1 GDP forecast, alongside speeches from Federal Reserve officials.
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Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule

Key global economic indicators scheduled for April 2 include Japan's foreign investment data, U.S. weekly jobless claims, February trade balance, and Atlanta Fed's Q1 GDP forecast, alongside speeches from Federal Reserve officials.

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The Japan Times4d ago
Japan's manufacturers showed greater confidence for a fourth straight quarter even as the Middle East crisis erupted, an outcome that supports the Bank of Japan's policy stance of continuing to raise interest rates. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/04/01/boj-tankan-survey/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #boj #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #manufacturing #iran #surveys #inflation
Japan’s manufacturer mood improves, supporting BOJ’s rate stance

The business sentiment index advanced in March to 17 from a revised 16 in the previous quarter, the BOJ's Tankan business survey showed Wednesday.

The Japan Times
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US labor market shows signs of cooling as February job openings fall short of expectations at 6.88 million versus forecasted 6.92 million
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US February Job Openings at 6.88 Million, Below Forecast of 6.92 Million

US labor market shows signs of cooling as February job openings fall short of expectations at 6.88 million versus forecasted 6.92 million

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PFH Markets5d ago

Interest rates play a major role in forex markets, influencing currency strength and overall market trends. When rates rise, currencies may gain value due to higher returns, while lower rates can weaken them. Traders closely follow central bank decisions and economic data to anticipate market moves and volatility.

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Yonhap Infomax News5d ago
Japan's industrial production declined 2.1% month-on-month in February according to preliminary data, matching market forecasts and signaling continued manufacturing sector challenges
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Japan's February Industrial Production Falls 2.1% MoM in Preliminary Reading - In Line with Expectations

Japan's industrial production declined 2.1% month-on-month in February according to preliminary data, matching market forecasts and signaling continued manufacturing sector challenges

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The Japan Times6d ago
Tokyo inflation cooled to its slowest pace in nearly two years as gains in food costs continued to slow. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/31/economy/tokyo-cpi-march-slow/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #economicindicators #internalaffairsministry #boj #jobs #food #inflation #energy #iran
Tokyo CPI cools to slowest in two years as food cost gains ease

Consumer prices excluding fresh food rose 1.7% in the capital from a year earlier in March, marking the smallest increase since April 2024.

The Japan Times
Yonhap Infomax News6d ago
Global markets await key economic data releases on March 31, including Japan's Tokyo CPI, China's manufacturing PMI, UK Q4 GDP, Eurozone inflation, and US consumer confidence, alongside speeches from Fed officials and earnings from Nike and McCormick & Company.
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Today's Global Economic Indicators and Schedule

Global markets await key economic data releases on March 31, including Japan's Tokyo CPI, China's manufacturing PMI, UK Q4 GDP, Eurozone inflation, and US consumer confidence, alongside speeches from Fed officials and earnings from Nike and McCormick & Company.

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