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HARUHIKO KURODA

BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2014
Abe will have chance to name more women to BOJ board
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has a chance to appoint a second female to the Bank of Japan's Policy Board next year, which would mark a first in the institution's 132-year history, said one of his advisers, Etsuro Honda.
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2014
Salaries of BOJ governor, other execs rise for first time in nine years
The Bank of Japan gave the first pay raise in nine years to its Policy Board and other executives, backing Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's efforts to reflate the world's third-biggest economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 20, 2014
Onus on lawmakers to tackle debt after Abe tax delay, Kuroda says
Bank of Japan chief Haruhiko Kuroda is putting the onus on the government to strengthen its finances after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe postponed a sales tax hike and set plans for more fiscal stimulus.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 12, 2014
Kuroda ally warns Abe against delaying consumption tax increase
An adviser to the Bank of Japan and longtime colleague of Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda is warning that a delay by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to raise the consumption tax would have profound implications for monetary policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 6, 2014
BOJ has ECB in a bind as euro soars versus yen
Mario Draghi had something new to worry about as he prepared for Thursday's European Central Bank policy meeting: the euro-yen exchange rate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
Nov 6, 2014
After BOJ shocks market, some ask why it gave no warning
Hours after the Bank of Japan caught central bank watchers off guard by boosting stimulus, officials were fending off complaints about its communications.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 4, 2014
Kuroda's 'big bazooka' drives down yields as GPIF to sell
The Bank of Japan's expanded monetary easing came just in time to spur a bond rally even as the ¥126 trillion Government Pension Investment Fund starts to cut debt holdings.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 31, 2014
BOJ shocks by expanding stimulus, sending stocks soaring
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda on Friday led a divided board to expand what was already an unprecedentedly large monetary stimulus program, boosting stocks and sending the yen tumbling.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 9, 2014
Kuroda says many options available for increased easing
The Bank of Japan has "many options" for additional easing, Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said, emphasizing that the bank will adjust its policy as needed to reach its 2 percent inflation target.
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 6, 2014
Kuroda to push yen toward January 2008 low, Credit Agricole predicts
The yen may drop to its weakest level versus the dollar since January 2008, spurred by comments set to be delivered Tuesday by Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, according to Credit Agricole SA.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 17, 2014
Osaka business chiefs warn Kuroda that yen is falling too far
Business leaders in the Kansai region have issued a warning to Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda that the yen's slide to a six-year low is raising the cost of importing raw materials and fuel, which could spell trouble for the economy.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 13, 2014
Japan's GDP set to fall sharply; stimulus expectations may surge
Japan's economy likely shrank sharply in the second quarter, which would be bad news for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's growth policies, but it could raise market expectations of further stimulus.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 31, 2014
Japan flirts with recession; planned tax hike in doubt
Japan could be flirting with recession after the weakest factory output since 2011, which, following a surprising fall in exports last week, could pressure the central bank to ease policy and complicate a decision on whether to raise taxes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 25, 2014
BOJ's challenge highlighted as inflation slows to 3.3% in June
Japan's inflation slowed in June, highlighting the task Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda faces in reaching his 2 percent target.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Jul 18, 2014
Kuroda softens yen stance as export pain eases
Foreign-exchange traders detect a softening in Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's stance toward the stronger yen.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 15, 2014
BOJ stays the course toward 2% inflation
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept its record stimulus unchanged and forecast inflation will pick up to its 2 percent price target.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 2, 2014
Companies expect stable inflation to set in
Companies are forecasting sustained price gains, providing support for the Bank of Japan's campaign to generate stable inflation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 13, 2014
BOJ holds course as analysts delay action calls
The Bank of Japan on Friday raised its view of overseas economies while maintaining unprecedented stimulus launched as part of BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's bid to stoke 2 percent inflation in two years.
BUSINESS
Jun 12, 2014
Big BOJ balance sheet may be inflation target's legacy
Bank of Japan officials are considering maintaining a large balance sheet for the central bank even after it achieves its inflation target, reducing the risk of a surge in long-term bond yields, sources said.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 1, 2014
Assured BOJ foils analysts' predictions
The confidence that Bank of Japan officials are demonstrating in achieving their inflation target is lowering the chances of additional monetary easing this year even as the economy weakens.

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