When the lockdown eases, do the economy a favour and spend, spend, spend
The lockdowns have triggered an involuntary rise in saving. There is very little that can be done about that. If...
Day: April 27, 2020
Coronavirus latest: India opens liquidity window for mutual funds
The Nikkei Asian Review is tracking the spread of the new coronavirus that originated in the central Chinese city of...
Chinese carmakers hope antivirus extras can spark buying interest
SHANGHAI - A number of China's biggest carmakers, including SAIC Motor, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and Guangzhou Automobile Group, are...
Pensioners hit pause on lump sum withdrawals during pandemic
Pension savers over the age of 55 have cut back on the amount of money they are withdrawing from their...
Japan’s coronavirus battle has political implications for the world
TOKYO -- When the leaders of the Group of Seven richest nations held their second video conference on April 16,...
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Lloyd and Sandra Cordoza wanted to know whether the coronavirus pandemic meant they could no longer retire early. Mike Hall wondered...
Beijing Diary: High-stakes ‘panda diplomacy’
The Chinese government is battling to contain the coronavirus outbreak that has infected tens of thousands and killed more than...
Bank of Japan vows to buy government bonds ‘without upper limit’
TOKYO -- The Bank of Japan further boosted its monetary stimulus at a one-day policy meeting on Monday, aiming to...
Japan’s SMFG and SBI to partner in digital banking
TOKYO -- Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group and SBI Holdings are set to enter into a comprehensive partnership, Nikkei has learned,...
Even the Bank of England’s money tree comes at a cost
Then, finally, there is the example of Japan, which has been doing this kind of stuff for a long time...
