deflation in Japan

What If the U.S. Isn't Following Japan's Deflationary Path?

Major structural and cultural differences between the U.S. and Japan mean that Treasury bond investors simply using Japan as a template for how things will unfold here may be overlooking important factors. Key among them is a growing realization that Japan may have collectively opted for deflation.

Japan Gets a Boost From Exports

Mired in deflation and stagnant for decades, Japan has been the economic basket case of the developed world. But the world's third-largest economy is getting an unexpected lift from roaring growth in emerging markets.

What Weapons Does the Federal Reserve Have Left?

As the Fed's rate-setting committee prepares to announce its latest decision today, it faces a weakening economy and the growing threat of deflation. And it has to combat these potential menaces with interest rates already set near 0%. Here's a look at its options.

Deflation: Bad for Japan, but Brutal for the U.S.?

With talk of outright falling prices gaining steam in the U.S., it pays to reexamine what happened in Japan during its "lost decade." Turns out that Japan had several buffers -- including less dependence on housing -- that the U.S. is now lacking.