A Reuters poll identifies crude oil volatility as the top earnings risk for Japanese firms, with 37% citing rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensions have increased prices for oil-derived products li
Japan's manufacturing sentiment rose slightly in May, led by chemicals and metals recovering from prior drops, while autos and food processors struggled amid supply constraints and rising raw material
Tokyo Gas will raise its household base charge by approximately 2.6% starting in October, marking the first increase since 1980 to offset higher operational costs and declining consumption.
Japanese firms increasingly oppose BOJ rate hikes due to Iran conflict-driven oil price surges and raw material shortages. Rising fuel and naphtha costs are impacting manufacturing output and supply c
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