TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's economy contracted less than initially estimated in the January-March quarter, government data showed on Monday, with consumption figures revised upwards at a time when ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's manufacturing activity slipped into contraction in July, weighed down by uncertainties over U.S. tariffs, a private-sector survey showed on Thursday. At the same time, Japan's ...

The Japanese economy suffered a surprising contraction in the first quarter of 2025, with analysts citing tariff stress as a main cause. Gross domestic product fell 0.2% in the first quarter, versus ...

The S&P Global Japan Manufacturing PMI fell to 48.4 in September 2025, down from 49.7 in August. This figure missed market forecasts of 50.2, showing that factory activity is still in a state of ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese manufacturing activity swung back into contraction in May as export orders fell at the fastest pace in four months, highlighting why policy makers and investors remain ...

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s economy contracted at an annual pace of 2.3% in the July-September period, the government reported Monday, as exports suffered from the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output fell in January-March at the fastest pace in almost five years, suggesting the economy may post a mild contraction in the first quarter as manufacturers ...

The au Jibun Bank Japan flash Manufacturing PMI increased to 49.0 in May 2025, up from 48.7 in the previous month, aligning with market estimates, preliminary data showed. Flash Services PMI slipped ...