Nikkei Business’ “Thorough Forecast 2027: Where Is Japan’s Earning Power Headed?” series examines the outlook for Japan’s economy in 2027. In addition to volatile energy prices and surging interest rates, major policy changes such as a consumption tax cut on food are forthcoming, and the series explores how to navigate a year with many unknowns.
Through its “Thorough Forecast 2027: Where Is Japan’s Earning Power Headed?” series, Nikkei Business explains the outlook for Japan’s earning power. It presents the view that 2027 is expected to remain turbulent, following a volatile 2026 affected by external factors such as the situation around the Strait of Hormuz and advances in AI.
The key issues ahead include volatile energy prices and surging interest rates, which are said to have the potential to affect corporate investment decisions and industrial structures. In addition, major policy changes, including a consumption tax cut on food, are forthcoming, making how to respond to changes in the domestic and international environment a challenge.
The article explains that Nikkei Business reporters will analyze developments across industries and aims to provide a reliable outlook. The series is intended to give readers perspectives for navigating a highly uncertain year.
Overall, it presents the view that fluctuations in resource prices, the impact of policy changes and corporate productivity reforms will be key to identifying the sources of Japan’s earning power.