Megumi Fujikawa

The Japanese economy managed to continue growing for a second straight quarter thanks to a recovery in consumption, although the pace slowed amid the impact of natural disasters during the summer.

The Bank of Japan’s governor affirmed that the door remains open to more rate hikes, saying they could come before clarity emerges on U.S. economic policy.

Japan’s overall consumer inflation continued to grow at a slower pace in October due to the effect of the government’s energy subsidies.

The package is aimed at easing rising living costs and promoting business innovation and investment.

Japan's new, minority government has launched a now nearly annual attempt at stimulating its economy—this time toying with the controversial idea of keeping more of consumers' income tax-free.

The multibillion takeover battle is unfolding against a backdrop of heightened deal activity involving foreign bidders, fanned by a weak yen, undervaluation, and a profitability gap at many big Japanese firms compared with their international peers.

The Japanese economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, reflecting milder falls in capital investment and external demand, revised government data showed.

The Japanese economy grew more quickly than initially estimated in the July-September quarter, fueling expectations that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates soon and lending further strength to the yen.

The Bank of Japan held its policy interest rate steady on Thursday as it waits for uncertainties abroad to clear further and for more evidence of economic recovery at home.

Consumer inflation in Japan rose at a faster pace in November, reflecting the fading effects of government energy subsidies and higher food prices.