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Japan's Business Lobby Signals Optimism with Positive Price Trends Ahead of BOJ Meeting

4 months ago

As Japan prepares for its upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy meeting, the country’s leading business lobby has expressed an optimistic outlook regarding the ongoing trends in consumer prices. This assertion comes amidst a backdrop of significant economic shifts and the BOJ’s ongoing commitment to support growth through its monetary policy. The Keidanren, Japan's most influential business federation, pointed to recent price data that suggests a broader, more sustained inflationary trend, hinting that the economy might be emerging from a prolonged era of low inflation and stagnation.

Japan's Largest Business Lobby Advocates for Increased Nuclear Power Use

7 months ago

In a pivotal move reflecting Japan's evolving energy landscape, the nation's largest business lobby has issued a compelling call for the expansion of nuclear power as a cornerstone of the country's energy strategy. The Japan Business Federation, known as Keidanren, has highlighted the urgent need to bolster nuclear energy use in response to ongoing challenges with energy supply and climate change.