Japan averts technical recession as revised fourth-quarter data shows economy grew 0.4%

Japan averts technical recession as revised fourth-quarter data shows economy grew 0.4%

Commuters walking at Shibuya Crossing, Tokyo © Marco Bottigelli | Moment | Getty Images Japan averted a technical recession as revised official data on Monday showed the economy returned to growth in the the October-December period last year. Japan’s gross domestic product expanded 0.4% in the fourth quarter compared with a year earlier. Provisional data … Read more

Japan’s economy unexpectedly slips into recession, hurt by weak domestic demand

Japan’s economy unexpectedly slips into recession, hurt by weak domestic demand

An editorial picture of the Japan flag set against an economic trend graph and images associated with the stock market, finance and digital technology. Manassanant Pamai | Istock | Getty Images Japan’s economy dipped into a technical recession, after unexpectedly contracting again in the October-December period, provisional government data showed Thursday. High inflation crimped domestic demand … Read more

Japan wants higher returns for investors — here’s what it’s doing

Japan wants higher returns for investors — here’s what it’s doing

Flag of Japan on dark blue background. 3D render Da-kuk | E+ | Getty Images Japan is stepping up efforts to ensure its listed companies become more efficient with capital allocation and increase shareholder returns this year. The operator of Tokyo’s stock exchange will release Monday, its first monthly list of public companies that have … Read more