6 articles on Japan
Tehran is once again exploring the sale of crude oil to Japan. Buyers are demanding extended guarantees in light of the risk of sanctions. This return to the market could reshuffle the deck.
Inflation in Tokyo rose in June, driven by energy prices. This acceleration is fueling renewed speculation about monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan.
Official figures for May show that inflation in Japan is under control, but energy subsidies mask very real underlying pressure.
Japan's Minister of Economy warns against a too-sharp rise in interest rates just minutes before the Bank of Japan's decision. The yen and the USD/JPY are under pressure.
The yen surged sharply on Monday, dropping from 157.2 to 156 against the dollar in a matter of minutes. Tokyo is taking further action to defend its currency, which is in free fall.
After decades of disappointment, the Japanese market is changing its face thanks to structural reforms and a cyclical recovery. But you need to understand the real issues before you put your money in.