Japan – SRK Analytics

Japan Consumer Inflation Accelerates in June, Strengthening Case for Bank of Japan Rate Hikes

Rising oil and food costs pushed Japan inflation up in June, boosting the Bank of Japan case for raising interest rates to normalize the economy.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 24, 2026

Economy

Japan Retail Sales Surge as Wage Growth and Tourism Fuel Consumption

Japan's retail sector experienced a significant boost in May, with sales rising 1.9% month-on-month and 5.3% year-on-year, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. This…

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 29, 2026

Economy

Investor Appetite Fades for Japanese 20-Year Bonds Amid Fiscal and Inflationary Uncertainty

Japanese 20-year bond demand plummets as investors eye rising inflation and fiscal uncertainty, signaling a critical shift in market sentiment.

Prasenjit Bhowmik June 27, 2026