Japan’s central bank faces a defining policy challenge: after more than two decades of falling or stagnant prices, inflation has returned, forcing the Bank of Japan...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Japan’s Economy Set for a Strong Quarter as Exports Surge and Inflation Stays Contained
Japan is expected to report faster economic growth in the second quarter, driven by a sharp rise in exports, while government subsidies are helping to keep...
Japan’s inflation gauge beats forecasts in Q2, adding pressure on the Bank of Japan
Japan’s GDP deflator rose 2.6% in the second quarter, coming in above analyst expectations and signaling that inflation in the world’s fourth-largest economy remains on a...
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Sees Inflation Cooling Toward Target
Sri Lanka’s central bank governor has signaled that the country’s inflation rate is on track to slow toward the bank’s official goal, offering a cautiously optimistic...