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Japan’s foreign exchange reserves declined by USD 18.40 billion in June 2026, falling to USD 1.287 trillion from USD 1.306 trillion in May and extending the sharp drop seen...

US stock futures slipped on Tuesday, pausing after Wall Street began the week with strong gains and another record close for the Dow. On Monday, the Dow added 0.29%, closing...

Japan’s foreign exchange reserves fell in June 2026, underscoring ongoing pressures on the country’s external buffer and signaling a cautious stance toward potential currency market interventions. According to the latest...

Japan’s household spending fell 0.4% year-on-year in May 2026, following a 0.5% decline in April and performing significantly better than market expectations of a 2.5% drop. Although this marked...

Average cash earnings in Japan rose 3.2% year-on-year in May 2026, easing from a revised 3.6% increase in April and falling short of market expectations of 3.4%. This marked...

Crude oil traded below $69 per barrel on Tuesday, hovering near its lowest level in more than four months as indications of rising supply continued to pressure prices, while vessel...

Japan’s household spending rose at a faster pace in May 2026, pointing to strengthening consumer activity and potential support for the country’s economic recovery. According to the latest data updated...

Japan’s household spending continued to contract in May 2026, but at a marginally slower pace compared with the previous month, according to the latest year-over-year data released on 6 July...

Japan’s overtime pay growth slowed markedly in May 2026, easing concerns over accelerating labor cost pressures in the world’s third-largest economy. Year-over-year overtime pay increased by 2.90% in May, down...

Japan’s overall wage income growth slowed in May 2026, with the indicator easing to 3.2%, down from 3.6% in April 2026. The latest figures, updated on 6 July 2026, suggest...