Japan

TEPCO Reveals More Lies about Fukushima Meltdowns

by Oilprice.com • Aug 9, 2014 • 5 Comments

Turns out, the meltdowns were actually much worse than it previously admitted, says the most despised corporation of Japan.

Yen-Dollar Trading in Tokyo Totally Collapses

by Wolf Richter • Jul 30, 2014 • 1 Comment

Japan, under the regime of Abenomics, has, let’s say, some issues.

The Flame-Out Of Abenomics, in One Crucial Chart

by Wolf Richter • Jul 24, 2014 • 9 Comments

Rising exports and trade surpluses have always been vital to Japan. And reconstituting them is a cornerstone of Abenomics. But that plan has totally gone to heck.

Japan Inc.’s Orders for Equipment and Machinery Totally Collapse

by Wolf Richter • Jul 10, 2014 • 1 Comment

Orders for capital equipment – a measure of future capital expenditures and a feverishly awaited sign that Japan Inc. has finally started investing in Japan rather than just overseas – were “shocking.”

Saber-Rattling Between Japan, China, and RUSSIA of all things Hits Record

by Wolf Richter • Jul 9, 2014 • Comments Off on Saber-Rattling Between Japan, China, and RUSSIA of all things Hits Record

The Japanese Defense Ministry refused to speculate why Russian activity had suddenly soared, just when both countries are trying to hash out a mega-energy deal.

Japan Inc.’s Worst Quarterly Outlook Since The 2011 Earthquake

by Wolf Richter • Jun 12, 2014 • Comments Off on Japan Inc.’s Worst Quarterly Outlook Since The 2011 Earthquake

A terrible corporate hangover from the consumption-tax hike has set in.

The Wrath of Abenomics: Sales Collapse, Inflation Soars

by Wolf Richter • May 30, 2014 • Comments Off on The Wrath of Abenomics: Sales Collapse, Inflation Soars

Even the soothsayers and spin doctors expected a downdraft after Japan’s consumption tax was jacked up to 8% from 5%, effective April 1. But not this.

The Growing Catastrophe Known as Abenomics

by David Stockman • May 13, 2014 • Comments Off on The Growing Catastrophe Known as Abenomics

In a decade or two, nearly 40% of the Japanese population will be retired; and the single-risk it should never take is to induce a collapse of its currency, and the resulting sharp inflation of its import bill for virtually all its energy and industrial materials.

Japanese Doomsday Machine Socks It To The Middle Class (But Shorting JGBs Remains A Terrible Idea)

by Wolf Richter • Apr 25, 2014 • Comments Off on Japanese Doomsday Machine Socks It To The Middle Class (But Shorting JGBs Remains A Terrible Idea)

The miracles performed by Abenomics – an economic religion touted with blinding exuberance around the world – and the endless wonders performed by the Bank of Japandemonium, are now coming home to roost.

Exodus of Japan Inc. Slams China

by Wolf Richter • Apr 21, 2014 • Comments Off on Exodus of Japan Inc. Slams China

China’s moves “discourage” Japanese corporations from doing business there, said the Japanese government on Monday. That’s exactly what has been happening for months. In a most dramatic way, and where it hurts China the most.

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