Commentary / Japan May 18, 2020
Central banks have let the genie out of the bottle
by Daniel Moss
If anyone knows how hard it is to roll back extraordinary monetary support, it’s Japan.
Commentary / Japan May 8, 2020
BOJ’s monetary easing lags behind U.S. and European central banks
by Sayuri Shirai
Monetary easing measures adopted by the Bank of Japan lack boldness.
Commentary / Japan Apr 29, 2020
The world’s economic visionaries can't see past tomorrow
by Daniel Moss
The Bank of Japan was once a monetary policy pioneer. Now it’s in crisis mode.
Business / Economy Jan 15, 2020
BOJ downgrades assessments of three Japanese regions due to weakening overseas demand
The Bank of Japan on Wednesday downgraded its economic assessments of three out of the country's nine regions, citing slowing production due to weak demand from overseas. In its quarterly Sakura report, the BOJ revised down its views on Hokuriku and Tokai in central Japan, ...
Commentary / Japan Sep 25, 2019
Japan's unfathomable financial policies
by Haruaki Deguchi
Economic theories can't fully explain Japan's financial policies.
Business / Economy Jul 30, 2019
BOJ stands pat and trims inflation outlook ahead of expected Fed rate cut
The Bank of Japan maintained its ultraeasy monetary policy Tuesday and said it would "not hesitate" to take further measures if needed as lingering economic uncertainties cloud the global outlook. The move comes with central banks around the world expected to return to rate cuts ...
Business Jun 8, 2019
G20 finance chiefs discuss measures to guard against economic risks in Fukuoka meeting
by Kazuaki Nagata
Finance leaders from the Group of 20 nations kick off a meeting in Fukuoka and discuss measures to guard against economic risks.
Commentary / Japan Apr 26, 2019
by Daniel Moss
A higher levy would undermine the Bank of Japan's ability to consider additional stimulus.
Commentary / Japan Mar 18, 2019
BOJ gets extra innings just to hit a single
by Daniel Moss
Finance Minister Taro Aso bought Haruhiko Kuroda time to reach that elusive 2 percent inflation target, but this isn't where the BOJ head wants to be.
Commentary / Japan Feb 4, 2019
How we all turned Japanese: A tale of global hubris
by Daniel Moss
The BOJ's radical monetary policy is marking its 20-year anniversary. Raise a glass to the experiment replicated around the world.
Commentary / Japan Jan 15, 2019
Disappointing data shows Japan's not back yet
by Daniel Moss
The BOJ governor will likely walk back the exuberance he showed in November.