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Nomination of economist Ueda as BOJ chief presented to Diet

The government presented to the Diet Tuesday its nomination of economist Kazuo Ueda, 71, as the successor to Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, whose term ends on April 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 14, 2023

Scholar nominated to follow Kuroda as Bank of Japan chief

Kazuo Ueda, an economist and former member of the Bank of Japan's policy board, has been nominated to be the next central bank governor

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023

Japan’s economy rebounds less than expected amid COVID recovery

Asia’s second-largest economy grows 0.2 percent during the October-December period, falling short of expectations.

Al Jazeera · Feb 14, 2023

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All-male BOJ picks another blow for gender equality in Japan

Once again, three men are set to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), underscoring the hurdles women face in reaching leadership positions in a country that ranks the lowest among advanced economies for gender equality.

Reuters · Feb 13, 2023

Former BOJ member Ueda tapped to succeed Kuroda

The government plans to nominate Kazuo Ueda, 71, an economist and former Bank of Japan policy board member, to succeed outgoing BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, whose term ends April 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 10, 2023

A changing view of the global economy

Since the beginning of the year, the global investment outlook has been developing based on what economists and investors have projected:

Bangkok Post · Jan 27, 2023

Japan PM says can't rule out return of deflation despite price spike

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that a return to deflation in the world's third-largest economy cannot be ruled out, because domestic demand remains weak.

Reuters · Jan 27, 2023

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Japan PM Kishida to pick new BOJ chief while monitoring economy

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a decision on the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor while watching future economic trends, he said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 25, 2023

Japan reports inflation hit 4%, 41-year high in December

Japan has reported its consumer inflation hit a 41-year high of 4% in December, as prices for everything from burgers to gas surged

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

World shares mixed, yen falls after BOJ keeps policy intact

Share are mixed in Europe and Asia, with Tokyo gaining more than 2% after Japan's central bank kept its lax monetary policy unchanged, dispelling speculation it would yield to pressure to tighten credit

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Tokyo shares jump after Bank of Japan keeps policy unchanged

Share have advanced in Asia, with Tokyo gaining more than 2%, after Japan's central bank kept its lax monetary policy unchanged, dispelling speculation it would yield to pressure to tighten credit

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

Japan Kishida vows to debate govt, BOJ roles with new central bank head

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday his government and the central bank must discuss their relationship in guiding economic policy after he names a new Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor in April.

Reuters · Jan 8, 2023

Asian shares higher in thin holiday trading

Shares have advanced in Asia in thin holiday trading

The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022

Asian shares mixed as recession worries temper Wall St gains

Shares are mixed in Asia after a modestly higher close on Wall Street

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Dec 20, 2022

BOJ alters long-held policy in effective hike

The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to modify its monetary policy, allowing 10-year Japanese government bond yields to fluctuate in a range of around plus or minus 0.5%, against the previously accepted range of around plus or minus 0.25%. The move represents an effective interest rate hike.

Financial Times · Dec 5, 2022

Financial instability: the hunt for the next market fracture

Investors are keeping a close eye on areas ranging from US Treasury market illiquidity to Japanese government debt

Bangkok Post · Nov 24, 2022

Is Japan now facing its own Liz Truss moment?

Former British PM Liz Truss's disastrous mini-budget, which crashed the pound and ended her tenure after just 44 days, has quickly become a cautionary tale for policymakers around the world as they debate how to spur economic growth and address rising inflation. But some national leaders, such as Japan's, have…

Reuters · Nov 10, 2022

Kuroda says he has no desire to be re-appointed BOJ governor

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Thursday he had no desire to get re-appointed for another five-year term to head the central bank, after his current one ends in April next year.

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Bangkok Post · Nov 4, 2022

Down goes the yen, as Japan draws inflation

On Sept 22, Japan's government purchased yen on the foreign-exchange market for the first time since 1998. The finance ministry was attempting to stem the yen's rapid slide, and for a while, the US$20 billion intervention seemed to be working: the yen's value rose from nearly ¥146 (755 baht) per…

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2022

EXPLAINER: What's up with the Bank of Japan's unique track?

Even as the Federal Reserve and the world’s other central banks raise interest rates to try to curb inflation, the Bank of Japan has stood firm, keeping its key interest rate at minus 0.1%

The New Daily · Sep 26, 2022

Market Wrap: Turbulence and terror for investors – which key levels will break next?

Markets remain under the clear direction of the US dollar and yields following last week’s hawkish FOMC meeting.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 22, 2022

Japan forced to prop up yen after bank keeps to negative interest rates

Central banks are putting rates up as currencies slide against dollar but Japan and Turkey buck trend

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2022

Japan central bank acts to stem yen's decline against dollar

Japan's central bank has intervened to stem the yen's decline against the U.S. dollar

Bangkok Post · Sep 22, 2022

Japan intervenes to prop up yen for first time since 1998

Japan has intervened in currency markets for the first time since 1998 to support the yen, seeking to stem a 20% plunge against the dollar this year amid a widening policy divergence with the United States.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 8, 2022

Few effective options for govt, BOJ

In the past, the government and the Bank of Japan have directly intervened in foreign exchange markets by selling or buying yen when there have been excessive movements in the yen's value.

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