Business Jul 30, 2022

Bank of Japan's deputy chief expects stronger wage growth next year

The comment is likely to keep speculation smoldering of policy adjustments after Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda steps down.

Business Jul 29, 2022

BOJ members warn of global slowdown and urge stimulus stay in place

Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Japan’s economy remains smaller than its pre-COVID-19 level and the latest projections suggest it will remain so this year.

Business Jul 26, 2022

Japan’s deeper inflation trend shows price growth spreading

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has repeatedly emphasized the need for sustainable inflation before he considers adjusting his easing stance.

Business / Economy Jul 19, 2022

Bank of Japan chief determined to maintain stimulus as world tightens

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda is in no mood to give up on stimulus and his ultraloose monetary policy, according to people familiar with the matter.

Business Jul 15, 2022

More BOJ watchers see Kuroda staying course with ultralow rates

Despite a further slide in the yen this week and central banks around the world continuing to surprise with outsized rate hikes, some see the BOJ cementing its outlier status even further.

Business / Economy | FOCUS Jul 9, 2022

Legacy of Abenomics to live beyond its architect

The complicated fallout of Abe’s audacious growth program, both good and bad, continues to ripple through markets and the economy.

Business / Economy Jul 7, 2022

Strong support validates Kishida's world-defying inflation policy ahead of vote

The prime minister has endorsed the Bank of Japan’s unorthodox stance of keeping borrowing costs at rock-bottom levels even as inflation heats up.

Business / Economy Jul 7, 2022

BOJ likely to consider revising inflation and growth forecasts, sources suggest

The new economic projections will be released together with the bank’s policy decision at the end of the meeting.

Business Jun 15, 2022

Weak yen and hawkish Fed put BOJ chief in tough spot

While the consensus view is that the central bank will stick with all its main policy settings this week, Kuroda risks accelerating a slide in the yen.