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MONETARY POLICY MEETING

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 8, 2016
BOJ's new summary of thinking gives little clue for future policy
The Bank of Japan released its first summary of opinions from a monetary policy board meeting Friday, providing an outline of what was discussed at the Dec. 17-18 gathering while giving little new guidance on the future course of monetary policy.
BUSINESS
Apr 30, 2015
BOJ refrains from boosting stimulus even as inflation fades
The Bank of Japan on Thursday refrained from boosting monetary stimulus even after inflation came to a halt, with Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda betting it will re-emerge as the impact from cheaper oil fades.
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2015
BOJ starts two-day meeting, likely to maintain current easing policy
The Bank of Japan started a two-day policy meeting Tuesday in which it is likely to retain its current monetary easing policy despite the likelihood of consumer prices falling into negative territory.
BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 20, 2015
BOJ policymakers say reaching 2% inflation may take longer than planned: minutes
Many Bank of Japan policymakers believe it could take longer than intended for the central bank to achieve its 2 percent inflation target, given the uncertain prospects for crude oil prices, the BOJ's minutes from a policy meeting showed Friday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2014
Some BOJ policymakers feared 'side effects' of more easing, meeting minutes show
Some members of the Bank of Japan's Policy Board expressed concern during the meeting Oct. 31 that resulted in the surprise expansion in monetary easing, citing negative "side effects" it may have on the economy, the minutes of their meeting show.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 13, 2014
Some BOJ policymakers concerned about production shift overseas
A few Bank of Japan policymakers pointed out during their meeting last month that structural factors such as firms shifting production abroad could continue to cap exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 28, 2014
BOJ likely to project growth of around 1.5%
The Bank of Japan is likely to forecast 1.5 percent annual growth over the next three years after its Policy Board meeting Wednesday, sources familiar with the matter said.
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Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
Why hasn't Japan moved to prop up the weak yen?
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Snake on a train: Discovery of serpent delays Tokyo-Nagoya shinkansen
A Tokaido shinkansen. It is unclear whether the snake was venomous or how it ended up on the train, and there was no injury or panic among passengers.
Sex differences could be key to the successful treatment of long COVID
A new study has found that women with long COVID had significantly lower levels of testosterone compared to those who had recovered from their infection.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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