Japan’s consumer price declines ease after Go To Travel put on hold
Ahead of a policy review, BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said this week his 2% goal won't be reached before 2024, amid concern price and pay cuts could dent sentiment.
Cash-loving Japan shifts from notes and coins in boost for banks
As banks move toward digitalization, the pandemic has added an incentive for consumers and merchants to avoid touching physical money.
A strong stock market is good for Japan, but more important is the health of the overall economy. That remains in doubt.
There is skepticism among market players that the BOJ will not be able to cut rates further into negative territory.
Bank of Japan policy hurts sustainable finance
An expansion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investment and a sustainable finance market is essential for Japan’s economy.
BOJ's March review not designed to curb easing, deputy chief says
The BOJ's review includes looking at the buying of assets such as Japanese government bonds and exchange-traded funds.
BOJ board member proposed looser grip on long-term rates, minutes show
Heightened risks of deflation in Japan, due to a recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases, were highlighted in the January meeting.
Japan stock rally defies foreign sales thanks to BOJ, banks
The key 225-issue Nikkei average advanced 16% in 2020 despite more than ¥6 trillion of foreign net selling in the cash and futures market, according to Japan Exchange Group data.
Deflation fears fueled in Japan over slow wage growth in pandemic
With annual wage negotiations between management and labor unions getting into full swing in February and March, companies appear reluctant to raise pay after a difficult 2020.
As pandemic prolongs easing, BOJ warms to wider band for yield target
Widening the band, or clarifying the BOJ's intention to let market forces drive yield moves more, would help bring life back to a market numbed by years of heavy-handed intervention.
BOJ minutes show ex-chief factored in ETF purchase risks in 2010
The meeting was held at a time of growing concern over the economy as the U.S. dollar fell to the lower ¥82 range in September 2010.
BOJ keeps policy steady as virus bites, anticipating brighter fiscal 2021
The bank concluded that weaker growth at the end of the current fiscal year and a stimulus package announced last month will result in a stronger rebound in the year starting April.
