Preview: Forecasters See Japanese Industrial Output Bouncing Back in March with Rising Exports
Thursday, April 30, 2026 0850 JST (2350 GMT/1950 EDT Wednesday, Apr 29) The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry releases March and January-March industrial production, outlook for April and May. Mace News median: +0.7% m/m (range: -1.0% to +2.5%) vs. Feb. revised to -2.0% from -2.1%; +3.0% y/y (range: +0.0% to +5.3%) vs. Feb. revised […]
Preview: Forecasters See Japan Tokyo Core CPI +1.8% in April vs. 1.7% in March
Friday, May 1, 2026 0830 JST (2330 GMT/1930 EDT Thursday, April 30) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications releases April Tokyo CPI.Mace News median: total CPI +1.6% y/y (range: +1.4% to +1.9%) vs. Mar +1.4%; core CPI (ex-fresh food) +1.8% (range: +1.6% to +2.0%) vs. Mar +1.7%; core-core CPI (ex-fresh food, energy) +2.3% (range: […]
Preview: Forecasters See Japan Jobless Rate Flat Again at 2.6% with Uptick in Employment
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 0830 JST (2330 GMT/1930 EDT Monday, April 27) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications releases March jobs. Mace News median: 2.6% (range: 2.6% to 2.7%)vs. 2.6% in Feb after posting 2.7% in Jan and 2.6% in the previous five months from August to December By Chikafumi Hodo TOKYO (MaceNews) – […]
Japan Keeps Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook as Bulls Drive Tokyo Stocks Higher on Hopes of End to Mideast Conflict, Resumed Gulf Shipping
By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Japan’s government continues to expect a gradual economic recovery, backed by strong demand for investment in artificial intelligence, while Tokyo stock markets keep flirting with record highs on hopes of an end to the Iran war that would allow reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for oil and gas […]
TEXT: Remarks of Fed Chair Nominee Kevin Warsh prepared for the Senate Banking Committee Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON (MaceNews) – The following are the remarks of Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh prepared for delivery Tuesday to the Senate Banking Committee confirmation hearing: Good morning, Mr. Chairman, and thank you. It’s an honor to be with you, Ranking MemberWarren, and the entire committee. I appreciate your time and consideration today, and yourmany courtesies, […]
Japan Week Ahead: Countdown to BOJ’s Tough Decision on Whether Now Is Right Time to Lift Policy Interest Rate Closer to Neutral Level
–Exports Likely Remain Resilient in March Trade Data, Inflation Seen Tame Below BOJ’s 2% Target but High Price Levels Still Hurt By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Here are the key Japanese events for the coming week. The Bank of Japan’s media communications blackout period starts on Wednesday, three business days before the next policy meeting […]
Preview: Forecasters See Japan Exports Up Again in March on Chip, Electronics Sales
0850 JST (2350 GMT/1950 EDT Tuesday, April 21) The Ministry of Finance releases March trade.Mace News median: exports +11.2% y/y (range: +8.9% to +14.2%) vs. a revised +4.0% February from +4.2; imports +5.7% y/y (range: +3.0% to +10.1%) vs. a revised +10.3% in February from +10.2%; trade surplus ¥1,114.20 billion (range: a surplus of ¥530.60 […]
Preview: Forecasters See Japan CPI Inflation Steady in March Report from February
0830 JST (2330 GMT/1930 EDT Thursday, April 23) The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications releases March CPI. Mace News median: total CPI +1.4% y/y (range: +1.2% to +1.6%) vs. Feb +1.3%; core CPI (ex-fresh food) +1.6% y/y (range: +1.5% to +1.9%) vs. Feb +1.6%; core-core CPI (ex-fresh food, energy) +2.4% y/y (range +2.3% to […]
Fed Officials Remain Uncertain, Hesitant as Middle East Tensions Continue
– Waller Forecasts Possible Rate Cuts but Not until ‘Later This Year’ – Daly ‘Wouldn’t Be Surprised’ If Funds Rate Left Unchanged Through 2026 By Steven K. Beckner (MaceNews) – Monetary policy remained firmly on hold in the minds of Federal Reserve officials toward the end of the week, amid a rapidly changing situation in […]
Japan Week Ahead: BOJ Board Members Continue Weighing Mideast War Impact on Higher Inflation Against Lower Growth Ahead of April 27-28 Meeting
–February Machinery Orders Seen Flat on Month After Smaller-Than-Expected Drop in January; BOJ Tankan Showed Solid Capex Plans in Fiscal 2026 By Max Sato (MaceNews) – Here are the key Japanese events for the coming week. The data calendar is light two weeks ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting on April 27-28 at which […]