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Higher wages could bring deflation to an end in Japan

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JAPAN

The economic outlook for Japan.

Japan's growth prospects rest on household consumption

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JAPAN

Household consumption, government investment and housing contributed to the decline. Non-residential investment was strongly positive and trade also contributed to GDP as imports…

Deflation will persist in Japan despite steady growth

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JAPAN

Japan's macroeconomic outlook.

Ukraine war fuelling economic growth in Central Asia

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CENTRAL ASIA

Economic growth in Central Asia has been strong since the COVID-19 pandemic. Shifts in trade and financial flows due to the war in Ukraine have boosted output. Rising investment…

Weak GDP growth makes case for more easing in Japan

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JAPAN

The previous quarter's output was revised upward to 2.0% from the original 1.7%. For the first six months, Japan has grown at a bit more than 1.1% (annualised) -- above its…

Economic 'escape velocity' hinges on Japan's consumers

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JAPAN

The Japanese economy seems unable to get up to cruising speed. One impediment after another has caused growth to lag expectations. The most recent indicators suggest that next…

Japan's economic outlook brightens as growth continues

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JAPAN

The economic outlook for Japan.

Risks threaten optimistic Greek growth forecasts

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GREECE

After the 2021-22 post-pandemic rebound, growth is stabilising at around 2%. Barring new external shocks, it is expected to remain at this level in the coming years. Improved…

Canberra's energy price cap appears to be working

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AUSTRALIA

Chalmers argues that the cap, imposed last month, will save households an average of AUD230 (USD160) on their electricity bills by June. However, the opposition Liberals claims…

EURO-AREA: Banking union faces long-term risks

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EURO-AREA

Banking union outlook.