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Country	Interest Rate	Growth Rate	Inflation Rate	Jobless Rate	Current Account	Exchange Rate
Japan	0.10%	0.10%	-0.90%	5.20%	1047	86.4700

Japan Economic News

Bank of Japan Increases the Amount of Low Interest Loans Published: 9/1/2010 12:06:53 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan (BOJ) decided on Monday to keep its key interest rate at near-zero and boost the amount of low-interest loans to financial institutions. The measures were aimed at reining in the rising value of the yen.

Japan Unemployment Rate Falls in July Published: 8/27/2010 12:31:59 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, MarketNews Japan's unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in July from 5.3% in June, as the number of unemployed marked the first month-on-month drop in five months and more jobs were created for the second straight month.

Japan Inflation Falls in July Published: 8/27/2010 12:24:17 PM By: TradingEconomics.com Japan's consumer prices fell for the 17th straight month in July, as deflation kept a tight grip on the economy.

Japan Exports Rise 23.5% in July Published: 8/25/2010 1:00:41 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters Japan's exports rose a more than expected 23.5 percent in July from a year earlier, Ministry of Finance data showed, but economists expect overseas demand to moderate in the coming months and the rising yen to cloud the outlook.

Japan's GDP Growth Slows Published: 8/16/2010 1:12:35 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ Japan's economic growth slowed sharply in the second quarter, coming in well short of expectations as stagnant consumption and flagging exports weighed on an economy already hobbled by deflation and a soaring yen.

Bank of Japan Keeps Policy on Hold Published: 8/10/2010 12:40:27 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa indicated the nation’s recovery has been resilient to the yen’s advance, supporting his board’s decision to keep policy unchanged.

Japan Unemployment Rises in June Published: 8/2/2010 3:58:27 AM By: TradingEconomics.com The unemployment rate in Japan has increased to its highest level since November last year while production of cars and electronics fell in June, showing weakness in the world's second largest economy.

Japan Export Growth Slows Published: 7/26/2010 1:27:36 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters Japanese exports rose more than expected in June from a year earlier but the pace of increase slowed for the fourth straight month, a sign the economic recovery may lose steam on moderating overseas demand.

Bank Of Japan Predicts Growth to Slow in 2011, Keeps 0.1% Rate Published: 7/15/2010 10:09:56 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and predicted growth in the world’s second- largest economy will slow next year as fiscal stimulus evaporates worldwide and overseas demand loses steam.

Inflation in Japan Decreases at Slower Pace Published: 6/25/2010 6:10:15 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell 1.2% in May, a moderation that may be insufficient to ease government pressure on the central bank to fight deflation.

Japan's Exports Rise Slows in May Published: 6/24/2010 9:56:59 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ Exports of Japanese goods rose a solid 32.1% in May on overseas demand for cars and steel, but the growth rate was still the slowest in five months, raising concern that the nation's export-driven economic recovery may start to slow.

Japanese Economic Recovery May Be Sluggish Published: 6/14/2010 5:55:27 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the first quarter of 2010, the Japanese economy expanded 5% annualized. Growth was mostly supported by strong exports and government stimulus. Yet, although the effects of higher overseas demand, especially from China, domestic subsides for cars and home appliances have been positively influencing the broader economy, a sustainable recovery is probably beyond reach.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall for 14th Straight Month Published: 5/27/2010 8:13:04 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, CNBC Japan's core consumer prices fell 1.5 percent in the year to the end of April, marking 14 straight months of annual falls, government data showed on Friday.

Japanese Exports Rise for Fifth Month Published: 5/26/2010 11:27:58 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, WSJ Japan's exports rose 40.4% on year in April on strong overseas demand for Japanese cars, government data showed Thursday. It was the fifth straight month of increase, giving the nation's export-led economic recovery a forceful nudge.

Bank of Japan Unveils Lending Support Facility Published: 5/21/2010 10:47:08 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan announced details of a bank-lending support plan and turned more optimistic on the outlook for the Japanese economy, saying it's "recovering moderately."

Japan Economy Grows 4.9% Published: 5/19/2010 11:35:44 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy grew less than forecast in the first quarter as an export-led recovery failed to stoke consumer spending, putting pressure on the central bank to do more to end deflation as it begins a two-day meeting.

Japan Holds Interest Rates Steady Published: 4/30/2010 10:55:04 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate near zero and said it would redouble efforts to boost the economy.

Japan’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 5% Published: 4/29/2010 11:36:23 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in March, a sign that the job rebound may moderate.

Japan Consumer Prices Fell 1.2% in March Published: 4/29/2010 11:33:57 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 13th month in March, indicating the economy remains hampered by deflation even as the export-led recovery starts to spread.

Japanese Exports Climb 43.5% in March Published: 4/22/2010 9:40:24 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports grew for a fourth month in March, evidence that sustained gains in overseas demand are fueling the recovery as prices slump at home.

Japan Leaves Interest Rate Unchanged Published: 4/7/2010 11:46:32 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank f Japan Japan's central bank kept its key interest rate unchanged and held off on new easing steps Wednesday, saying the economy is improving.

Japan Unemployment Rate at 4.9% in February Published: 3/30/2010 11:01:00 AM By: TradingEconomics.com The unemployment rate in Japan held steady in February, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said on Tuesday, coming in as expected at a seasonally adjusted 4.9 percent.

Japan Deflation Persists as Consumer Prices Fall 1.2% Published: 3/26/2010 11:01:55 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 12th month in February, adding pressure on the central bank to eradicate deflation that is hampering the economic recovery.

Japan’s Exports Grow at Fastest Pace in 30 Years Published: 3/24/2010 12:29:52 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports climbed at the fastest pace in 30 years in February as global trade recovered from the worst postwar recession, increasing prospects for a sustained economic rebound in the nation.

Bank Of Japan Doubles Lending Program Published: 3/17/2010 12:50:29 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan expanded a bank loan program aimed at shoring up liquidity in the deflation plagued economy, a boost that offsets the impact of separate credit measures expiring this month.

Japan’s Economy Grows 3.8%, Less Than First Estimated Published: 3/10/2010 9:22:16 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the fourth quarter as companies pared spending and stockpiles as deflation deepened.

Japan Exports Jump Published: 2/23/2010 11:27:46 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japanese exports rose more than expected in January from a year earlier, allaying concerns that China's moves to rein in lending may choke off demand there and put a brake on Japan's economic recovery.

BOJ Leaves Policy Unchanged Published: 2/18/2010 9:50:47 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, BoJ The Bank of Japan refrained from expanding its lending and asset-purchase programs, preserving policy ammunition in case the economic recovery falters or the government increases pressure for more action to beat deflation.

Japan’s Economy Grows 4.6% Published: 2/15/2010 11:23:56 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy grew faster than economists anticipated last quarter, reducing the risk of falling back into a recession even as deflation intensifies.

Deflation and Debt in Japan May Hamper a Quick Recovery Published: 1/28/2010 11:45:17 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In January, the rating agency Standard & Poor’s warned Japan that it may downgrade it's credit ranking due to the new Democratic Party of Japan inability to fix its finances. Yet, not only increasing public debt but also deepening deflation may hamper economic outlook and long term recovery.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall 1.3% Published: 1/28/2010 7:59:53 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell for a 10th month in December, underscoring concern that deflation remains a threat to the economic recovery.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Falls to 5.1% Published: 1/28/2010 7:55:36 PM By: TradingEconomics.com The Japanese jobless rate fell to 5.1 per cent in December, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said. The unemployment rate was 5.2 per cent in November.

Japan's Exports Rose in December Published: 1/26/2010 10:42:03 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports rose for the first time in 15 months ago, adding to signs that the world’s second-largest economy is recovering from the global recession.

Bank of Japan Keeps Key Rate at 0.1% Published: 1/25/2010 11:59:56 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan held interest rates near zero and said it remains committed to fighting deflation as gains in the yen risk stunting the recovery from the country’s worst postwar recession.

Japan Consumer Prices Slide 1.7% Published: 12/28/2009 12:03:48 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell for a ninth month in November, adding to signs that deflation will undermine growth in the world’s second-largest economy.

Japan's Unemployment Rate Edges Up In November Published: 12/28/2009 12:01:25 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose for the first time in four months in November, an indication job growth may not be strong enough to support the economy’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession.

Japan’s Exports Fall at Slowest Pace in 14 Months Published: 12/20/2009 9:20:01 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Reuters Japan's exports rose by the most in seven years in November due to solid Asian demand, reducing worries that the Japanese economy will fall into another recession next year.

BOJ Says Won’t Tolerate Deflation, Keeps Rate at 0.1% Published: 12/18/2009 9:47:23 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, BoJ The Bank of Japan held interest rates at 0.1 percent and policy makers said they are intolerant of price declines amid signs deflation may undermine the economic recovery.

Japan Economy Grows 1.3% Published: 12/8/2009 7:41:56 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy expanded less than initially estimated in the third quarter as companies cut spending in the wake of the country’s deepest postwar recession.

Japan Releases Stimulus Package as Recovery Weakens Published: 12/7/2009 10:51:10 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Japanese government unveiled a 7.2 trillion yen ($81bn) economic stimulus package amid signs the recovery and Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama’s popularity are waning.

Japan Steps Up Quantitative Easing to Fight Deflation Published: 12/3/2009 1:19:03 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan This week, rising deflation risk and strong Yen hurting Japanese economy had forced Bank of Japan to revised its exit strategy for quantitative easing policy pledged at the end of October. At emergency meeting the institution introduced a new funds-supplying operation to encourage a further decline in longer-term interest rate

Bank of Japan Eases Monetary Policy Published: 12/1/2009 10:42:28 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan said it’s ready to pump more money into the financial system after unveiling a 10 trillion yen ($115 billion) program to help an economy battered by falling prices and the yen’s surge to a 14-year high.

Deflation May Hamper Japanese Economic Recovery Published: 11/28/2009 12:17:48 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the third quarter of 2009, Japan’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years boosted by a rebound in global demand and government stimulus. However, growing GDP hasn't stimulated consumer prices which during the last few months have been falling at record pace bringing into the light the danger of prolonged deflation.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall Further Published: 11/27/2009 12:33:30 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan's core consumer inflation rate fell 2.2% in October, posting the eighth straight year-on-year decline as the costs of gasoline, heating oil and overseas holiday tours continued to show sharp declines from year-earlier levels.

Japan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.1% Published: 11/27/2009 12:10:25 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate in October unexpectedly fell for a third month, a sign that the worst may be over for the labor market.

Japan Exports Fall Least in a Year Published: 11/24/2009 10:43:21 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports fell at the slowest pace in a year in October as worldwide government spending boosted demand, sustaining the economic recovery.

Bank of Japan Keeps Rate at 0.1% Published: 11/20/2009 9:51:48 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, BoJ The Bank of Japan kept interest rates near zero and raised its economic assessment even as government pressure for it to fight deflation intensified.

Japan GDP Growth Accelerates Published: 11/16/2009 9:11:54 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years in the third quarter, led by a rebound in domestic demand that may ease concern of a return to recession next year.

BOJ Ends Debt Buying Published: 10/30/2009 9:55:20 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, BoJ The Bank of Japan said it will stop buying corporate debt at the end of the year, as central banks around the world phase out emergency measures taken at the height of the financial crisis.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall 2.3% Published: 10/29/2009 10:46:40 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell at a near-record pace in September, a sign that deflation is likely to remain a drag on the economic recovery.

Japan’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 5.3% Published: 10/29/2009 10:39:31 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s jobless rate unexpectedly dropped to a four-month low in September, adding to signs that a recovery in the world’s second-largest economy is spreading to consumers.

Japan Exports Fall at Slower Pace Published: 10/21/2009 10:39:03 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports fell at the slowest pace in 10 months in September as stimulus spending in China drove demand for the nation’s cars and machinery.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Unexpectedly Falls From Record Published: 10/2/2009 9:51:28 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s jobless rate unexpectedly retreated in August from a record and household spending rose as the nation emerged from its worst postwar recession. The unemployment rate fell to 5.5% from 5.7%, the statistics bureau said in Tokyo.

Japanese Yen Looks Too Strong. Will the DPJ Intervene? Published: 10/1/2009 2:38:38 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com The Japanese yen spiked to an eight-month high against the US dollar on September 28. However, the stronger than expected pace of yen appreciation is causing some internal conflicts in the ruling DPJ party. In one hand, the new Japanese government favors a strong currency. However, the new Minister of Finance Hirohisa Fujii was recently forced to backtrack on earlier comments that he wanted to avoid currency intervention.

Japan’s Deflation Deepens Published: 9/28/2009 11:28:46 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell the most in at least 38 years in August, heightening the risk that prolonged deflation may hamper the country’s recovery from its deepest postwar recession.

Fiscal Stimulus May Not Assure Sustainable Recovery in Japan Published: 9/17/2009 2:14:30 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the second quarter of 2009, Japan recorded its first expansion after six quarters of negative growth. But can we talk seriously about a sustainable recovery with the Japanese economy being boosted primarily by a series of stimulus packages engineered by the government?

Bank of Japan Upgrades View on Economy Published: 9/17/2009 9:32:11 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan's policy board slightly upgraded its economic view Thursday for the first time since July, as it kept its interest-rate target unchanged

Japan’s Economy Grew 2.3% in Q2 Published: 9/10/2009 10:56:54 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy unexpectedly grew less than initially estimated in the second quarter as companies cut spending and stockpiles fell.

Japan’s New Government Favors a Strong Yen Published: 9/2/2009 10:08:30 AM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com The Democratic Party of Japan won a big majority in recent elections. Among other political measures, the DPJ plans to implement fiscal stimulus measures focused on increasing household disposable income.

Japan’s Deflation Deepens Published: 8/27/2009 11:37:29 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in July, adding to signs that deflation will hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.

Japan Jobless Rate Hits Record Published: 8/27/2009 11:34:26 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a record 5.7 percent in July and deflation worsened, dealing a blow to Prime Minister Taro Aso on the eve of an election that polls indicate his ruling Liberal Democratic Party will lose.

Japan’s Exports Tumbled 35.7% in July Published: 8/25/2009 11:34:38 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports fell for a tenth straight month in July as demand from all of the nation’s major markets deteriorated.

The Japanese Economy Is Recovering. But is it sustainable? Published: 8/21/2009 12:47:50 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the last quarter, Japan recorded its first economic expansion after six quarters of negative growth. But can we talk seriously about a sustainable recovery with the Japanese economy being boosted primarily by a series of stimulus packages engineered by the government?

Japan Economy Expands 3.7% Published: 8/16/2009 10:00:51 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy grew for the first time in five quarters as a revival in exports and consumer spending helped the country climb out of its worst postwar recession.

BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.1% Published: 8/10/2009 11:47:41 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg, WSJ The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and refrained from unveiling any new measures as policy makers focused on the risk that recent economic improvements will fail to translate into a sustainable recovery.

Japan Consumer Prices Fall Record 1.7% Published: 7/30/2009 8:01:45 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in June, adding to signs that deflation may hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to 5.4% Published: 7/30/2009 7:57:29 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a six-year high in June, damping hopes that consumers in the world’s second-largest economy will start to reap the benefits of a rebound in exports and production.

Japanese Exports Fall at Slower Pace Published: 7/22/2009 11:18:23 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports fell in June at the slowest pace this year as demand picked up worldwide, helping the trade surplus widen for the first time in 20 months and setting the stage for an economic recovery.

BOJ Extends Credit Policies Published: 7/15/2009 9:27:14 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan extended its emergency-credit programs until the end of the year and cut its economic forecasts as companies struggle to borrow amid the country’s worst postwar recession.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to Five-Year High Published: 6/29/2009 9:53:44 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a five-year high in May while household spending unexpectedly advanced as government handouts helped spur a recovery from the worst postwar recession.

Japan's Inflation Falls Record 1.1% Published: 6/25/2009 11:52:43 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell at a record pace in May, adding to the risk that deflation will become entrenched and hamper a rebound from the nation’s worst postwar recession.

Japan’s Exports Tumble 41% Published: 6/23/2009 9:38:51 PM By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports fell at a faster pace in May, extending the nation’s deepest trade slump since World War II.

Bank of Japan Says Economy Improving Published: 6/16/2009 8:27:25 AM By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bank of Japan The Bank of Japan upgraded its outlook for the world’s second-largest economy, buttressing hopes that the worst of its recession since the second world war may be over.

Japan’s Economy Will Take Time to Recover Published: 6/13/2009 2:45:21 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the first quarter of 2009, Japanese GDP shrank at 14.2 percent annual pace bringing down the world’s third largest economy to its 2003 size. Lately, things have improved somewhat, but although this contraction is less then previously estimated, at Trading Economics we think it’s too early to talk about a rebound in the Japanese economy.

Japan Economy Shrank 14.2% Last Quarter Published: 6/11/2009 10:08:20 AM By: Tradingeconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy shrank less than the government initially estimated as business investment and inventories fell at a slower pace.

Japan’s Inflation Declines Published: 5/28/2009 10:43:48 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices fell for a second month in April, adding to signs that the recession will herald a return to deflation.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Rises to Highest in More Than Five Years Published: 5/28/2009 10:35:46 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate climbed to a five-year high in April and job prospects worsened, signaling household spending will weigh on the economy just as exports are showing signs of improving.

Japan Exports Fall at Slower Pace Published: 5/26/2009 11:32:45 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s export slump moderated in April, helping the country record an unexpected trade surplus and adding to signs the worst recession since World War II is easing.

Is the Japanese Government Doing Enough to Help the Economy Published: 5/22/2009 1:09:29 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@TradingEconomics.com Japan’s economy shrank at a record 15.2 percent annual pace in the first quarter of 2009 as exports collapsed and consumers and businesses cut spending. So, one has to question if the Japanese government is using all available measures to help the distressed economy.

Japan’s Economy Shrank Record 15.2% Published: 5/19/2009 10:37:36 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy shrank at a record 15.2 percent annual pace last quarter as exports collapsed and consumers and businesses cut spending.

Japanese Inflation Falls Published: 5/1/2009 7:29:46 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, AFP Japan's core consumer prices suffered the first year-on-year fall in 18 months in March as deflation returned to haunt the world's second largest economy, data showed.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Soars Published: 5/1/2009 7:21:38 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate surged to a four-year high in March indicating any recovery in the world’s second-largest economy is likely to be weak.

BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.1% Published: 4/30/2009 7:06:50 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate at 0.1 percent in a unanimous decision before releasing its outlook for the economy and prices.

Japan Exports Slide Slows Published: 4/22/2009 5:19:33 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s export slump slowed in March, ending a four-month streak of record drops and adding to signs the recession may have started to ease.

Bank of Japan Widens Range of Collateral for Loans Published: 4/7/2009 5:44:25 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan will provide more funds to commercial banks by broadening the range of collateral it accepts in an effort to encourage lending to companies.

Japan's Recession Is Deepening (Update) Published: 3/31/2009 9:20:11 AM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the last quarter of 2008, Japan's economy shrank at an annual rate of 12.1 percent confirming that the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy has ever seen. What is behind the slump and what can be done to soften the downward spiral?

Japan Unemployment Jumps to a Three-Year High of 4.4% Published: 3/30/2009 6:52:43 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose to a three-year high in February and job openings disappeared at the fastest pace in more than three decades as the recession deepened.

Japan’s Inflation Stalled for a Second Month Published: 3/27/2009 10:53:54 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices failed to rise for a second month in February as the nation’s recession deepened.

Japan Exports Drop Record 49% Published: 3/25/2009 5:34:17 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports plunged a record 49.4 percent in February as deepening recessions in the U.S. and Europe sapped demand for the country’s cars and electronics.

Bank of Japan Expands Government Bond Buying Published: 3/18/2009 5:49:28 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan will increase its purchases of government bonds from banks in addition to extending subordinated loans to lenders as it widens efforts to counter the deepening recession.

Bank of Japan to Provide Subordinated Loans to Banks Published: 3/17/2009 6:07:24 AM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg The Bank of Japan said it may provide as much as 1 trillion yen ($10 billion) of subordinated loans to banks to replenish capital depleted by falling stock prices and revive lending.

Japan Inflation Slows to Zero Published: 2/26/2009 8:09:38 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer prices failed to rise in January for the first time in more than a year as households cut spending amid a deepening recession.

Japan Exports Plummet 45.7% Published: 2/24/2009 7:55:56 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports plunged 45.7 percent in January from a year earlier, resulting in a record trade deficit, as recessions in the U.S. and Europe smothered demand for the country’s cars and electronics.

The Bank of Japan’s Policy May No Longer be Effective Published: 2/24/2009 8:22:25 AM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the last quarter of 2008, Japanese growth plunged to a 35-year low, contracting 12.7% annualized. Has the Bank of Japan used all available measures? What else can be done to stop the downturn spiral?

Japan's Recession is Deepening Published: 2/17/2009 3:52:17 PM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com In the last quarter of 2008, Japan's economy shrank at an annual rate of 12.1 percent confirming that the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy has ever seen. What is behind the slump and what can be done to soften the downward spiral?

Japan’s GDP Shrinks 12.7% Published: 2/15/2009 8:35:00 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s economy shrank at an annual 12.7 percent pace last quarter, the most since the 1974 oil shock, as recessions in the U.S. and Europe triggered a record drop in exports.

Japan’s Jobless Rate Surges to 4.4% Published: 1/29/2009 5:57:31 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s unemployment rate rose in December as plunging exports prompted companies to cut output and workers, indicating consumer spending will weaken further.

Japan’s Inflation Slows Published: 1/29/2009 5:55:12 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s consumer inflation slowed for a fourth month in December as oil prices tumbled and the nation’s recession intensified.

Japan’s Recession is Deepening Published: 1/22/2009 9:33:55 AM By: Anna Fedec, contact@tradingeconomics.com Economic data published over the last few weeks has been unequivocally showing that the Japanese economy may be in a much worst condition than many economists previously thought. In fact, the downturn which began in November 2007 may become one of the longest recessions the Japanese economy ever seen.

Japan Exports Plummet Record 35% Published: 1/21/2009 6:40:40 PM By: TradingEconomics.com, Bloomberg Japan’s exports plunged by a record in December, signaling companies will be forced to shut factory lines and fire more workers, driving the economy deeper into recession.

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