Japan economy seen shrinking in Q2 in setback for "Abenomics"

TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's economy likely shrank in April-June as exports slumped and consumers cut back on spending, a Reuters poll showed, boding ill for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy drive to lift the economy out of decades of deflation.

China April Economic Reports Signal PBOC Has More Work Ahead

China’s economy showed little evidence of an acceleration at the start of the second quarter, with slower lending and investment data signaling that the central bank has more to do to shore up growth.

Japan PM Abe's expected tax delay a new headache for BOJ chief Kuroda

(Reuters) - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's expected decision to delay a tax hike compounds problems for Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda, who already faces an increasingly divided board and financial markets that are questioning his credibility.

China's economy shows more signs of weakness

A slew of economic data out of China, which came in below forecasts on Thursday, has highlighted the continuing downward pressure facing the Asian giant.