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Bank of Japan keeps easing policies in place, reaffirming position as global outlier

Business Jul 21, 2022

Bank of Japan keeps easing policies in place, reaffirming position as global outlier

by Kazuaki Nagata

The decision by the central bank was widely expected among economists, as long-time Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has shown no sign of departing from his dovish policy.

BOJ stands pat on policy despite pressure following Fed rate hike

Business Jun 17, 2022

BOJ stands pat on policy despite pressure following Fed rate hike

by Kazuaki Nagata and Kanako Takahara

While many economists had said a policy shift was unlikely, the Fed’s decision to introduce its largest rate hike since 1994 had fueled speculation that an adjustment might be made.

BOJ’s rock-bottom rates are crucial for Kishida’s spending plans

Business / Economy Jun 9, 2022

BOJ’s rock-bottom rates are crucial for Kishida’s spending plans

by Toru Fujioka and Sumio Ito

The prime minister has signed off on changes to an annual fiscal policy plan that loosen rather than tighten the corset constraining the nation’s spending plans.

BOJ's dovish isolation draws public heat ahead of leadership change

Business / Economy | ANALYSIS May 19, 2022

BOJ's dovish isolation draws public heat ahead of leadership change

by Leika Kihara

Opposition lawmakers are grilling the BOJ regularly for allowing the currency to weaken and push up living costs, putting Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a tight spot.

Yen slides past ¥130 to the dollar after BOJ doubles down on bond buying

Business / Economy Apr 28, 2022

Yen slides past ¥130 to the dollar after BOJ doubles down on bond buying

by Toru Fujioka and Sumio Ito

The Bank of Japan's decision had been widely expected among economists, despite ongoing speculation the bank might take action in light of a recent slide in the yen rate to a two-decade low.

Bank of America analysts see BOJ ending negative rates with October hike

Business / Economy Feb 24, 2022

Bank of America analysts see BOJ ending negative rates with October hike

by Toru Fujioka

The report is likely to fuel speculation over possible BOJ policy normalization even though Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has repeatedly rejected the idea, given ongoing weakness in inflation.

Ex-official warns BOJ against using digital yen to juice policy

Business / Economy Jan 31, 2022

Ex-official warns BOJ against using digital yen to juice policy

by Toru Fujioka and Sumio Ito

Hiromi Yamaoka said that while it’s clear Japan’s payment systems need to change, he is totally against the idea of the central bank using a digital yen to gain extra policy leverage.

BOJ seen maintaining massive monetary easing policy in 2022

Business / Economy Jan 4, 2022

BOJ seen maintaining massive monetary easing policy in 2022

The process to choose a successor to BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, whose term expires in April 2023, will also begin in earnest this year.

Bank of Japan expected to maintain stimulus and weigh COVID-19 aid

Business / Economy Dec 16, 2021

Bank of Japan expected to maintain stimulus and weigh COVID-19 aid

Most economists don’t anticipate a decision on the bank's pandemic support measures until next month’s policy meeting, given uncertainties over the omicron variant.

BOJ to extend COVID-19 aid as virus fight drags on, survey shows

Economy Jun 10, 2021

BOJ to extend COVID-19 aid as virus fight drags on, survey shows

Some 89% of 44 economists surveyed see the bank keeping in place its negative interest rate and asset purchase settings.

BOJ member saw need to expand easing for inflation goal, meeting summary shows

Business / Economy May 11, 2021

BOJ member saw need to expand easing for inflation goal, meeting summary shows

At the April 26-27 gathering, the BOJ projected that the central bank's 2% target will not be met before Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's current term ends in April 2023.

Japan to miss key 2% inflation target again as policy coordination loosened

Business / Economy Apr 27, 2021

Japan to miss key 2% inflation target again as policy coordination loosened

by Toru Fujioka and Sumio Ito

"It’s hugely symbolic that even Kuroda can’t hit the target after a decade,” said a chief economist and former Bank of Japan official.

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