Japan Economic Outlook: What’s Next?

*The webinar will be conducted in English and translated into Japanese simultaneously.

This year was supposed to be a turning point for Japan’s economy. Markets expected real wage growth, the end of decades-long deflation, and higher interest rates. For a time, things looked to be going to plan. Interest rates rose, and a weak yen along with investor euphoria pushed equities to record highs. But the dream scenario didn’t pan out. Prices rose faster than wages, leaving household finances strained and consumer spending stagnant. Weak exports were an added weight. Instead of the hoped-for boom, the economy may contract this year. With political gridlock at home adding to an uncertain global picture, what can we expect for Japan’s economy in 2025?
Join Stefan Angrick, Senior Economist, and Steve Cochrane, Chief APAC Economist, as they discuss the outlook for 2025.

Webinar Topics:

  • What to expect for growth and inflation in 2025 
  • The outlook for the yen, wage growth, and monetary policy 
  • What the elections in Japan and the U.S. mean for economic policy 
  • Where to from here for consumer spending and business capex 
  • The global and regional economic backdrop 
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    Steve Cochrane Chief APAC Economist Moody's Analytics Bio
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    Stefan Angrick Senior Economist Moody's Bio
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