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9 days ago

The yen and the Bank of Japan's super-aggressive monetary policy will also likely feature, following the dollar's breach of the 100 yen mark for the first time in four years.

SKorea's central bank cuts key rate to 2.5 percent

11 days ago

Europe, India and Australia reduced key interest rates this month while the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve are engaged in an unprecedented expansion of their domestic money supplies.

ECB weighs rate cut as eurozone economy struggles

19 days ago

The ECB has stayed away from a key tool to help stimulate an economy that is already used by the Fed, Bank of Japan, and Bank of England.

Asia stocks up as US jobless data fuels optimism

66 days ago

Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.1 percent to 12,512.23 after both houses of parliament endorsed Haruhiko Kurodo, the current president of the Asia Development Bank, to head the Bank of Japan.

Japan's lower house clears Kuroda to head BOJ

67 days ago

Japan's lower house clears Kuroda to head BOJ

Asia stocks down on bleak UK factory production

68 days ago

The yen has been weak against other currencies in recent weeks because of expectations of monetary easing by the Bank of Japan under the leadership of its incoming chief, Haruhiko Kuroda.

Asia markets edge higher on back of Dow gain

69 days ago

It was also boosted by expectations of action by the Bank of Japan to shore up the country's stalling economy once a new bank chief is installed.

Markets remain buoyed by Dow's new record

74 days ago

Investors in Europe will be keen to see later in the day if the European Central Bank and the Bank of England follow the Bank of Japan's lead and keep monetary policy unchanged.

Asia stocks rise as China announces budget

76 days ago

Stocks in Tokyo rose on hopes that the Bank of Japan, which begins a two-day meeting on Wednesday, might demonstrate a shift in monetary policy to conform to the program championed by new Prime...

Asia stocks fall amid US budget impasse

77 days ago

Investors are seemingly in a buoyant mood ahead of a leadership change at the Bank of Japan.

BOJ gov candidate says inflation target top goal

77 days ago

Kuroda's appointment to replace the current BOJ governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, when he steps down on Mar. 19 must be approved by both houses of the parliament.

Stocks slip as US budget impasse looms

80 days ago

Kuroda, whose nomination for the post requires parliamentary approval, is expected to succeed the current BOJ governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, when he steps down on Mar. 19.

Japan's factory output shows signs of recovery

81 days ago

Abe on Thursday nominated Haruhiko Kuroda, who now heads the Asian Development Bank and is said to back Abe's policy approach, to replace Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa when he steps down...

ADB president nominated to head Japan central bank

81 days ago

The current Bank of Japan governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, will step down on March 19, three weeks before his term was due to end.

Japan stocks jump on BOJ candidate speculation

84 days ago

Japan stocks jump on BOJ candidate speculation

Yen down, stocks up on reports Kuroda to head BOJ

84 days ago

Current Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa, has chafed at Abe's pressure on the central bank.

Asia stocks flat as US return from holiday awaited

90 days ago

Some investors remained on the sidelines, waiting for Japan to announce the next head of its central bank to replace Bank of Japan Gov. Masaaki Shirikawa, who will leave the post in April.

Q&A: Currency the latest threat to global economy

92 days ago

- Yes and no. Though it's not directly intervening in the foreign exchange markets by selling yen and buying other currencies, strong comments from the new Japanese government have convinced...

Nikkei falters as yen rises ahead of G-20 meeting

94 days ago

"The yen has been on the retreat over the past few weeks as the new Japanese government pushed the Bank of Japan to accept a higher inflation target.

World stocks higher ahead of G-20 meeting

95 days ago

The Bank of Japan ended a policy meeting Thursday with no new initiatives, which was the expected outcome ahead of an impending leadership change at the central bank.

World stocks muted as Dow flirts with record

96 days ago

The Bank of Japan begins a two-day policy meeting Wednesday but analysts said no new initiatives were expected in light of the impending leadership change.

Cheap yen a boon and a risk for Japan companies

97 days ago

Against the dollar, the yen is near a three-year low and looks set to weaken further as the Bank of Japan falls into line with the new Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to break Japan's domestic...

Japan's Nikkei jumps on weaker yen

97 days ago

In an interview with media organizations including Kyodo News, Kuroda said the BOJ's introduction of the target, proposed by Abe, was "epoch-making" and should be achieved "in about two years.

Japan leads Asian shares higher as yen slides

103 days ago

The Japanese yen was trading at 93.76 yen per U.S. dollar, its lowest level in almost three years after BOJ Gov. Masaaki Shirakawa announced he will step down three weeks early for logistical...

Japan's central bank governor to resign early

104 days ago

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