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Surge in Tokyo's Inflation Rate: A Closer Look at the 3.4% Jump

Tokyo's Ku-area sees an unexpected rise in inflation to 3.4% in January, up from 3% in December, with CPI figures excluding fresh food and energy also showing an increase. This ind...

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Japan's December Retail Sales Dip 0.7%: A Sign of Economic Slowdown?

Japan's retail trade decreased by 0.7% in December, totaling ¥16.1 trillion, but annual sales grew by 3.7%. The wholesale industry saw a 3.5% increase in sales value.

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Japan's Job Market Tightens Further: Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December

Japan's unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to 2.4% in December, signaling a tightening job market. The job-to-applicant ratio remained at 1.25, reflecting a robust demand for labo...

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Tokyo's Inflation Surges to 3.4% in January, Exceeding Expectations

Tokyo's Ku-area experiences a rise in annual inflation to 3.4% in January, exceeding expectations. The CPI excluding fresh food and energy slightly increases, highlighting ongoing ...

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Japan's Retail Sales Dip by 0.7% in December: A Sign of Economic Slowdown?

Japan's retail trade saw a 0.7% decrease in December, totaling ¥16.1 trillion, despite a 3.7% annual increase. The wholesale industry grew by 3.5%, indicating sector resilience ami...

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President Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Mexico and Canada, Sparks Trade Tensions

President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada, effective February 1, raising fears of a trade war. Both countries have threatened retaliatory measure...

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Japan's Unemployment Rate Drops to 2.4% in December, Beating Expectations

Japan's unemployment rate fell to 2.4% in December, outperforming expectations and showing a slight improvement from the previous month. The job-to-applicant ratio remained steady ...

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Tokyo's Inflation Surges Beyond Expectations: A Closer Look at January's CPI Spike

Tokyo's Ku-area witnesses an unexpected surge in inflation to 3.4% in January, up from December's 3%. The core CPI, excluding fresh food and energy, also sees a slight increase, si...