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Why the U.S. isn’t concerned that Japan might act to prop up its currency
by
Justin Ho
Sep 20, 2023
The U.S. isn’t usually thrilled when a country intervenes in its own currency. But boosting the yen is likely to help Japan’s economy, which could help the U.S. in turn.
China and Japan have a little less appetite for U.S. Treasurys
Aug 21, 2023
The two biggest foreign holders of U.S. debt have their own complicated reasons for buying fewer Treasurys.
Europe's seeing inflation fade. The UK still has it bad. In Japan, inflation is actually good news.
by
Lily Jamali
Jun 30, 2023
How some other big economies are handling rising prices.
As economies worldwide struggle with inflation, Japan faces another problem: a weak yen
by
Justin Ho
Sep 22, 2022
As many central banks raise interest rates, the Bank of Japan is keeping them low to prop up the economy. That leads to a depreciated currency.
Japanese shocked by rising prices after decades of economic stagnation
by
Mariko Oi
Jun 20, 2022
Japan had struggled to even reach the central bank inflation target of 2%.
Japan, bucking the global trend, keeps interest rates low
by
Lily Jamali
Apr 28, 2022
While some major central banks tighten monetary policy to fight inflation, the Bank of Japan is taking a very different approach.
It turns out 2020 may have been a good year for the anime industry
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sean McHenry
Dec 31, 2020
Between a recording-breaking animated movie and growing popularity around the world, the anime industry saw plenty of wins in 2020.
For public good, not for profit.
How Japan's superfans taught the world to love pop culture
by
Matt Alt
Jun 17, 2020
Author Matt Alt describes how Japan's pop culture, and its superfans, shaped sensibilities the world over.
Anime could be a key to streaming domination
Jan 9, 2020
As streaming platforms compete for the attention of young viewers, many are investing in Japanese animation.
Why the U.S. and Japan both want to strike a trade deal
by
Justin Ho
Aug 21, 2019
Both sides are motivated to get a deal done.