10-year Japanese government bond yield surges to 2.545% as energy-driven inflation fears ripple across Asia 10-year Japanese government bond yield jumps to 2.545%, highest since 1997, as Middle East tensions …
Inflation
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Fuel subsidy risks stoking inflation as government struggles to fund pump relief Government’s fuel subsidy to cap gas prices could boost consumer inflation, economists warn, as funds dwindle amid rising …
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Business
Japanese yen jumps to 158 as BOJ flags higher inflation amid split vote
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Surges to 158 After BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.75% as Markets React to Hawkish Inflation Outlook Japanese yen jumps to 158 after the Bank of Japan left its policy …
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Business
Japan core CPI rises to 1.8% as energy subsidies hold inflation down
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation rises to 1.8% in March, kept below BOJ target by energy subsidies Japan core inflation rose 1.8% in March, below the BOJ’s 2% target as government energy …
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Business
Japan core inflation 1.8 percent held below 2 percent by energy subsidies
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan core inflation stays below 2% as energy subsidies temper price gains Tokyo reports core CPI rose 1.8% in March, underlining effects of government subsidies and global energy shifts. March …
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Business
Philippine central bank raises rate 25 bps, signals more hikes amid inflation
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPhilippine central bank rate hike: BSP raises policy rate by 25 bps as inflation spreads Philippine central bank raises policy rate 25bps; Gov. Eli Remolona signals more hikes as inflation …
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Technology
Pan Pacific International launches Robin Hood discount grocery in Aichi amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaPan Pacific launches Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi to offer ultra-low food prices Pan Pacific opens Robin Hood grocery chain in Aichi, offering ultra-low prices like Â¥85 rice balls …
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Technology
Japan Golden Week budget falls 5.4% to ¥27,660 amid inflation
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaGolden Week budget falls to Â¥27,660 as inflation and weak yen curb holiday spending Intage survey finds average Golden Week budget at Â¥27,660 in 2026, down 5.4% as inflation, weaker …
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Business
Bank of Japan Holds Rates as Iran Energy Shock Lifts Inflation Outlook
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan Likely to Hold Rates at 0.75% as Middle East Energy Shock Raises Inflation Risks Bank of Japan likely to keep policy rate at 0.75% at its April …
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Politics
Takaichi Cabinet Approval Holds at 64% as Inflation Response Divides Voters
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi cabinet approval rating holds at 64% as public splits over price measures Nationwide telephone poll (April 18–19) finds Takaichi cabinet approval rating at 64%, disapproval 24%; public is divided …