Bank of Japan takes a step toward allowing interest rates to rise, saying it will be more flexible in managing its bond market.
Yen jumps as BOJ shocks; China stocks gain on stimulus hopes
The yen gained in volatile trade on Friday and stocks and bonds dropped in Tokyo after the Bank of Japan made another
A $4.5 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan
Tighter monetary policy by the Bank of Japan could disrupt capital flows and upend global markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
A $4.5 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan
Tighter monetary policy by the Bank of Japan could disrupt capital flows and upend global markets. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Japan Finance Minister Suzuki expects BOJ to steer policy appropriately
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday he expected the Bank of Japan to conduct policy appropriately although he won’t comment on central bank’s policy decision. (Reporting by …
Japan’s Nara deer take shelter from rain in adorable viral video
A herd of deer unfazed by humans while taking shelter from heavy rains in Nara, Japan, is the subject of a viral video. Background: Nara, a city in its namesake prefecture in central Japan, is home to …
Inflation in Japan’s capital slows in July, stays above BOJ target
Core inflation in Japan’s capital slowed in July but remained well above the central bank’s 2% target, data showed on Friday, keeping pressure on policymakers to dial back ultra-loose monetary policy.
Asia markets set to fall ahead of Bank of Japan rate decision
The Bank of Japan is poised to hold its rates at -0.1%, but investors will look for any shift in stance in its yield curve control policy.
Shinjiro Atae comes out as gay as Japan faces pressure to pass pro-LGBTQ+ legislation
Japanese pop star Shinjiro Atae announced that he is gay on Wednesday – a bold move for such a public figure in Japan, a the country still does not recognize same-sex unions.
France and Japan hold first-ever joint air force exercises
The air forces of France and Japan held their first joint exercise with their pilots on Thursday in the Pacific Ocean with officials saying they have a joint interest in the region.