Wages in Manufacturing in Japan increased to 339003 JPY/Month in March from 330882 JPY/Month in February of 2020. Wages in Manufacturing in Japan averaged 246695.37 JPY/Month from 1951 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 868487 JPY/Month in December of 1997 and a record low of 9785 JPY/Month in March of 1951. This page provides - Japan Average Monthly Wages in Manufacturing - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Wages in Japan increased to 317637 JPY/Month in March from 299523 JPY/Month in February of 2020. Wages in Japan averaged 323946.12 JPY/Month from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 883791 JPY/Month in December of 1997 and a record low of 52914 JPY/Month in February of 1970. In Japan, wages are benchmarked using average monthly earnings. This page provides - Japan Average Monthly Wages - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Household Saving Rate in Japan decreased to 17.10 percent in March from 28.30 percent in February of 2020. Personal Savings in Japan averaged 12.02 percent from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 59.20 percent in December of 2019 and a record low of -9.90 percent in May of 2012. In Japan, Workers' Households Ratio of Net Savings and Insurance corresponds to the ratio of income saved to net disposable income during a certain period of time. From Jan 2000 data, the survey includes agricultural, forestry and fisheries households. This page provides - Japan Workers Savings - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Productivity in Japan decreased to 94 points in February from 102.20 points in January of 2020. Productivity in Japan averaged 90.94 points from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 117.70 points in March of 2007 and a record low of 66.80 points in April of 1993. In Japan, Productivity is the real value of output produced by a unit of labor during a certain time in manufacturing. This page provides - Japan Productivity - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Disposable Personal Income in Japan decreased to 397.87 JPY Thousand in March from 450.12 JPY Thousand in February of 2020. Disposable Personal Income in Japan averaged 345.13 JPY Thousand from 1963 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1079.95 JPY Thousand in December of 1991 and a record low of 35.36 JPY Thousand in January of 1963. This page provides - Japan Disposable Personal Income - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Standard & Poor's credit rating for Japan stands at A+ with positive outlook. Moody's credit rating for Japan was last set at A1 with stable outlook. Fitch's credit rating for Japan was last reported at A with stable outlook. DBRS's credit rating for Japan is A (high) with stable outlook. In general, a credit rating is used by sovereign wealth funds, pension funds and other investors to gauge the credit worthiness of Japan thus having a big impact on the country's borrowing costs. This page includes the government debt credit rating for Japan as reported by major credit rating agencies.

Part Time Employment in Japan decreased to 7386 Thousand in March from 7501 Thousand in February of 2020. Part Time Employment in Japan averaged 4935.76 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 7613 Thousand in February of 2019 and a record low of 1988 Thousand in February of 1990. Part Time Employment in Japan refers to the total number of part time employees in companies with more than 30 workers. This page provides - Japan Part Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Full Time Employment in Japan decreased to 21938 Thousand in March from 22080 Thousand in February of 2020. Full Time Employment in Japan averaged 20572.52 Thousand from 1990 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22226 Thousand in October of 2019 and a record low of 19397 Thousand in March of 2003. Full Time Employment in Japan refers to the number of full time employees in companies with more than 30 workers. This page provides - Japan Full Time Employment- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Deposit Interest Rate in Japan was at -0.05 percent on Friday May 8. Deposit Interest Rate in Japan averaged 2.44 percent from 1978 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 16.25 percent in March of 1980 and a record low of -1.05 percent in March of 2020. The Deposit Interest Rate is the average rate paid by commercial banks to individuals or corporations on deposits. This page includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in Japan.

Japan recorded 15575 Coronavirus Cases since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Japan reported 590 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Coronavirus Cases.

Japan recorded 590 Coronavirus Deaths since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Japan reported 15575 Coronavirus Cases. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Coronavirus Deaths.

Japan recorded 5146 Coronavirus Recovered since the epidemic began, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In addition, Japan reported 590 Coronavirus Deaths. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Coronavirus Recovered.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Albania stands at 15 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Albania averaged 16.24 percent from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 16.70 percent in 2010 and a record low of 15 percent in 2017. In Albania, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Albania because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Albania Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Chad stands at 16.50 percent. In Chad, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Chad because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Chad Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Japan decreased 4.60 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Retail Sales YoY in Japan averaged 4.45 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 36.50 percent in January of 1979 and a record low of -14.30 percent in March of 1998. In Japan, the year-over-year change in Retail sales compares the aggregated sales of retail goods and services during a certain month to the same month a year ago. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Retail Sales YoY - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Micronesia stands at 7.50 percent. This page provides - Micronesia Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Sri Lanka stands at 12 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Sri Lanka averaged 14.38 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 17 percent in 2015 and a record low of 12 percent in 2016. In Sri Lanka, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Sri Lanka because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides the latest reported value for - Sri Lanka Social Security Rate For Companies - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Azerbaijan stands at 22 percent. This page provides - Azerbaijan Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Mauritius stands at 6 percent. In Mauritius, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Mauritius because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Mauritius Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Retail Sales in Japan decreased 4.50 percent in March of 2020 over the previous month. Retail Sales MoM in Japan averaged -0.01 percent from 1992 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.30 percent in March of 2014 and a record low of -13.70 percent in April of 1997. In Japan, the Retail sales report provides an aggregated measure of sales of retail goods and services over a specific time period. In Japan, Retail sales are seasonal, volatile and relatively important to the overall economy. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Retail Sales MoM - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Job Vacancies in Japan decreased to 831.73 Thousand in March from 876.12 Thousand in February of 2020. Job Vacancies in Japan averaged 547.77 Thousand from 1960 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1026.96 Thousand in December of 2017 and a record low of 266.29 Thousand in September of 1965. This page provides - Japan Job Vacancies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Remittances in Panama increased to 127845 PAB Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2019 from 122285 PAB Thousand in the third quarter of 2019. Remittances in Panama averaged 112116.55 PAB Thousand from 2009 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 200000 PAB Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2014 and a record low of 49352 PAB Thousand in the first quarter of 2011. In Panama, Remittances refers to inflows of migrants’ and short-term employee income transfers (personal remittances). This page provides - Panama Remittances - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Vietnam stands at 21.50 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Vietnam averaged 17.78 percent from 2004 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 22 percent in 2016 and a record low of 15 percent in 2007. In Vietnam, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Vietnam because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Vietnam Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Guinea stands at 18 percent. In Guinea, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guinea because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guinea Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Venezuela stands at 19 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Venezuela averaged 18.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 19 percent in 2009 and a record low of 17 percent in 2005. In Venezuela, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Venezuela because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Venezuela Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Imports from Japan in China decreased to 14743700 USD THO in April from 14762900 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports from Japan in China averaged 13669368.40 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 22507900 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 8873916 USD THO in February of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports From Japan.

Exports to Japan in China increased to 13658100 USD THO in April from 12576500 USD THO in March of 2020. Exports to Japan in China averaged 11780272.61 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 17035800 USD THO in February of 2020 and a record low of 7904060 USD THO in February of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Exports To Japan.

Imports of Lcd Panel in China increased to 1546100 USD THO in April from 1402800 USD THO in March of 2020. Imports of Lcd Panel in China averaged 2643891.99 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4074599 USD THO in September of 2014 and a record low of 1402800 USD THO in March of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for China Imports of Lcd Panel.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Armenia stands at 2.50 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Armenia averaged 10 percent from 2011 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2012 and a record low of 2.50 percent in 2017. In Armenia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Armenia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Armenia Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Jamaica stands at 12 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Jamaica averaged 11.67 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2014 and a record low of 11.50 percent in 2005. In Jamaica, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Jamaica because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Jamaica Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Mauritania stands at 15 percent. In Mauritania, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Mauritania because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Mauritania Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Malta stands at 10 percent. In Malta, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Malta because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Malta Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Saudi Arabia stands at 12 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Saudi Arabia averaged 11.33 percent from 2006 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 12 percent in 2016 and a record low of 11 percent in 2007. In Saudi Arabia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Saudi Arabia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Saudi Arabia Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in St Lucia stands at 5 percent. In St Lucia, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of St Lucia because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - St Lucia Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan stands at 25 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Uzbekistan averaged 26.33 percent from 2004 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2004 and a record low of 24 percent in 2007. This page provides - Uzbekistan Social Security Rate For Companies- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador stands at 12.15 percent. Social Security Rate For Companies in Ecuador averaged 12.05 percent from 2012 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 12.15 percent in 2013 and a record low of 11.35 percent in 2012. In Ecuador, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Ecuador because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Ecuador Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Exports to Japan in New Zealand increased to 351.56 NZD Million in March from 244.49 NZD Million in February of 2020. Exports to Japan in New Zealand averaged 267.81 NZD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 426.31 NZD Million in May of 2019 and a record low of 179.23 NZD Million in January of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for New Zealand Exports to Japan.

The Social Security Rate For Companies in Guatemala stands at 12.67 percent. In Guatemala, the Social Security Rate is a tax related with labor income charged to both companies and employees. Revenues from the Social Security Rate are an important source of income for the government of Guatemala because they help to pay for many social programs including welfare, health care and many other benefits. This page provides - Guatemala Social Security Rate For Companies - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Bond Investments by Japanese abroad decreased by 149.20 billion yen in the week ending April 25 of 2020. Foreign Bond Investment in Japan averaged 192.45 JPY Billion from 2005 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 4169.40 JPY Billion in March of 2020 and a record low of -3072.10 JPY Billion in April of 2015. The net data shows the difference between acquisition and disposition of long-term debt securities: a plus sign indicates net purchases of foreign securities by Japanese investors; a minus sign indicates net selling and inflows of funds into Japan. It excludes Bank of Japan. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Foreign Bond Investment - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Central Bank Balance Sheet in Japan increased to 619030.60 JPY Billion in April from 604432.50 JPY Billion in March of 2020. Central Bank Balance Sheet in Japan averaged 111688.50 JPY Billion from 1970 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 619030.60 JPY Billion in April of 2020 and a record low of 4864.50 JPY Billion in January of 1970. This page provides - Japan Central Bank Balance Sheet - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cement Production in Japan increased to 4758 Thousands of Tonnes in February from 4541 Thousands of Tonnes in January of 2020. Cement Production in Japan averaged 6218.44 Thousands of Tonnes from 1985 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9368 Thousands of Tonnes in March of 1997 and a record low of 4218 Thousands of Tonnes in April of 2016. This page provides - Japan Cement Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The stocks of goods held by firms in Japan increased by 748.10 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. Changes in Inventories in Japan averaged 534.69 JPY Billion from 1994 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 7662.30 JPY Billion in the fourth quarter of 2008 and a record low of -6566.20 JPY Billion in the third quarter of 2009. In Japan, changes in inventories are often a leading indicator for the overall performance of the economy. This page provides - Japan Changes in Inventories - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Japanese Yen LIBOR Three Month Rate was at -0.02 percent on Friday May 8. Interbank Rate in Japan averaged 1.44 percent from 1986 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 8.50 percent in September of 1990 and a record low of -0.13 percent in March of 2020. The three month Yen LIBOR interest rate is the average interest rate at which a LIBOR contributor bank can obtain unsecured funding in the London interbank market for a three month period in Japanese Yen. This page provides - Japan Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Japan increased 1.40 percent in March of 2020 over the same month in the previous year. Food Inflation in Japan averaged 2.65 percent from 1971 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 31.60 percent in February of 1974 and a record low of -3.70 percent in November of 1999. This page provides the latest reported value for - Japan Food Inflation - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The Bank of Japan during its April meeting removed a limitation on buying government bonds so that 10-year yields will remain at 0%, and ramped up its purchases of corporate debt to JPY 20 trillion from around JPY 7 trillion, joining global central banks in their unprecedented expansion of monetary stimulus to mitigate the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, the central bank determined to buy ETFs and J-REITs so that their amounts outstanding will rise at an annual pace of JPY 12 trillion and about JPY 180 billion, respectively. Meanwhile, policymakers kept its key short-term interest rate unchanged at -0.1%. . Interest Rate in Japan averaged 2.72 percent from 1972 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 9 percent in December of 1973 and a record low of -0.10 percent in January of 2016. In Japan, interest rates are set by the Bank of Japan's Policy Board in its Monetary Policy Meetings. The BoJ's official interest rate is the discount rate. Monetary Policy Meetings produce a guideline for money market operations in inter-meeting periods and this guideline is written in terms of a target for the uncollateralized overnight call rate. This page provides - Japan Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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