Japan exports grow most in year, signaling steady recovery from recession

(Reuters) - Japan's exports grew the most in a year in December, helped by a weak yen and a pick-up in overseas demand led by the United States, an encouraging sign for the recession-hit economy even as doubts persist about the strength of global consumption.

BOJ's Ishida: recovery on track even if GDP falls after tax hike

(Reuters) - Japan's recovery will remain on track even if the economy contracts in the second quarter after sales tax is raised on April 1, a Bank of Japan board member said on Wednesday.

Japan inflation quickens to over 5-year high, output rebounds

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core consumer inflation rose at the fastest pace in more than five years in December and the job market improved, encouraging signs for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to vanquish deflation with aggressive money printing.

Japan posts trade deficit for eighth straight month

Japan has posted a trade deficit for the eighth straight month, underlining the challenge the new government faces in spurring on the country's economy.

Japan exports fall for fifth consecutive month

Japan's exports have fallen for a fifth straight month after demand in China and the European Union (EU) weakened.

Japan government to downgrade economic assessment in November: sources

(Reuters) - Japan will downgrade its assessment of the economy in a monthly report due at the end of the week, government sources told Reuters on Wednesday, as the global economic slowdown pushes the country to the brink of recession.

Japan exports rise less-than-forecast in April

Japan's exports rose less-than-forecast in April hurt by a drop in shipments to China and Western Europe. Exports rose by 7.9% from a year earlier.