Erica Yokoyama

His remarks come as Trump prepares to begin his administration in January, policy proposals that have already created uncertainty among investors and policymakers around the globe.

The chair of Japan’s metalworkers’ union urged the government to accelerate efforts to raise pay, while expressing concern over premature tightening steps from the central bank.

The call comes as Japan prepares for annual wage negotiations that culminate in the spring.

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Japan's ruling parties are set to approve a tax reform plan for the coming year without securing an agreement with a key opposition party, raising the risk of further political gridlock for Prime Minister

Japan’s ruling parties are set to approve a tax reform plan for the coming year without securing an agreement with a key opposition party, raising the risk of further political gridlock for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s minority government.

(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's newfound caution and the renewed yen weakness it has sparked risks damaging the logic of his campaign to keep normalizing policy in line with developments in the economy.

(Bloomberg) -- Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's newfound caution and the renewed yen weakness it has sparked risks damaging the logic of his campaign to keep normalizing policy in line with developments in the economy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s newfound caution and the renewed yen weakness it has sparked risks damaging the logic of his campaign to keep normalizing policy in line with developments in the economy.