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BOJ to keep policy steady, reassure markets stimulus exit still distant
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan is set to keep monetary settings unchanged on Friday and reassure markets it will lag way behind the Federal Reserve in dialing back its massive stimulus program,…
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Asian Equities, Yen Maintain Declines After BOJ
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks were mostly lower after a five-day rally as the Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecast while keeping stimulus unchanged, and investors assessed a plan to overhaul…
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BOJ chief Kuroda says 'no reason' to withdraw stimulus now
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said there is "no reason" to raise the bank's bond yield targets now with inflation so far from its 2 percent target, offering his strongest…
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Asian Stocks Gain, Oil Slides Before Fed and BOJ
EghtesadOnline: Asian equities rose and the dollar weakened as a positive U.S. jobs report helped investors position for a week of central bank policy decisions from Japan to the U.S. Oil slid…
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No Laughing Matter for Kuroda With BOJ Near 40% of Bond Market
EghtesadOnline: Governor Haruhiko Kuroda once chuckled that the Bank of Japan had only gobbled up half as much in government bonds as the Bank of England once did. It soon won’t be a laughing…
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BOJ Kuroda: Steady U.S. growth may push up rates, dollar
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Friday U.S. economic growth and inflation may accelerate in coming years, which may push up interest rates and the value of the…
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Kuroda defends BOJ's yield curve control, upbeat on global outlook
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda defended his yield curve control policy on Monday, saying it had kept Japan's long-term interest rates from joining the uptrend in global…
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BOJ seen offering brighter view of economy, keep policy on hold
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan is likely to keep monetary policy steady and give a more upbeat view of the economy on Tuesday, reinforcing market expectations that its future policy direction…
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BOJ's Kuroda warns of risks to hitting inflation goal
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the economy is sustaining momentum towards hitting the central bank's 2 percent inflation target but risks are tilted to…
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BOJ policymakers admit time needed to hit price target: September minutes
EghtesadOnline: A majority of Bank of Japan policymakers believe it could take time for inflation expectations to firm, underscoring lingering doubts on how effective the BOJ's new policy framework…
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BOJ keeps policy steady, delays inflation target again
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan held off on expanding stimulus on Tuesday despite once again pushing back the timing for hitting its inflation target, signaling that it will keep policy unchanged…
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BOJ loses bark and bite under humbled Kuroda
EghtesadOnline: As his term winds down, Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has retreated from both the radical policies and rhetoric of his early tenure, suggesting there will be no further…
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Ex-BOJ deputy governor warns of demerits of easy policy
EghtesadOnline: Years of heavy money printing by the Bank of Japan has made the bond market dysfunctional and fiscal policy heavily dependent on cheap money offered by the bank, a former BOJ…
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BOJ set to hold fire, Kuroda may miss price goal during his tenure
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan is likely to hold off on expanding stimulus next week despite an expected downgrade in its price forecast that may show Governor Haruhiko Kuroda won't see inflation…
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BOJ frets about real estate lending boom, watchful of bubble risk
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan said on Monday it is closely monitoring bank lending to the real estate sector to guard against excessive credit that could lead to overheating and pose risks…
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BOJ likely to cut inflation forecasts, wary of easing: sources
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan is likely to slightly cut next fiscal year's inflation forecast in a quarterly review, sources familiar with its thinking say, but the central bank isn't expected…
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IMF's Lipton likes Bank of Japan policy revamp, calls for more 'arrows'
EghtesadOnline: International Monetary Fund First Deputy Managing Director David Lipton welcomed the Bank of Japan's new policy framework as a boost to its credibility, but called for more vigorous…
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BOJ to use every possible tool to hit price goal: Kuroda
EghtesadOnline: Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the central bank stood ready to use every possible policy tool to achieve its 2 percent inflation target.
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BOJ overhauls policy focus, sets target for government bond yields
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan made an abrupt shift on Wednesday to targeting interest rates on government bonds to achieve its elusive inflation target, after years of massive money printing…
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Yen recovers amid scepticism about BOJ's latest policy tweak
EghtesadOnline: The yen recovered from lows on Wednesday, with investors skeptical about whether the Bank of Japan latest measures will be enough to generate inflation, with many also cautious…
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BOJ reboots policy to target interest rates, steps up inflation drive
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan overhauled its monetary policy framework on Wednesday, switching to targeting interest rates and sidelining more than three years of massive money printing that…
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BOJ rate surprise lifts world stocks ahead of Fed
EghtesadOnline: World stocks rose on Wednesday, led by a surge in bank shares, while the yen weakened after the Bank of Japan surprised markets by adopting a target for long-term interest rates.
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Japanese stocks, yen down as markets on edge before BOJ verdict
EghtesadOnline: Japanese stocks and the yen were down in a volatile session for Asian markets on Wednesday as investors nervously waited on the outcome of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting.
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BOJ may shift policy focus to rates as monetary firepower wanes
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan could shift negative interest rates to the primary focus of its monetary policy on Wednesday, heightening market disquiet over what any move away from quantitative…
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Dollar/yen firm on BOJ policy speculation, risk aversion limits upside
EghtesadOnline: The dollar stood atop sizeable gains versus the yen early on Wednesday lifted by a report that the Bank of Japan is mulling further monetary easing steps, although investor risk…
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Yen keeps distance from one-month low after Kuroda comments, Aussie gains
EghtesadOnline: The yen kept some distance from a one-month low against the dollar on Tuesday after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda held back from signaling further easing, acknowledging…
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Dollar dips vs yen after BOJ's Kuroda disappoints easing bets
EghtesadOnline: The dollar slipped against the yen on Monday, after the head of the Bank of Japan disappointed those investors who had expected a clear signal that monetary policy would be eased…
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BOJ's Kuroda says won't rule out deepening negative rate cut-Sankei
EghtesadOnline: The Bank of Japan will not rule out deepening a cut to negative rates it introduced in February, the Sankei newspaper quoted Governor Haruhiko Kuroda as saying, even as the controversi…
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BOJ board divided on whether monetary easing has limits: July meeting summary
EghtesadOnline: Stark divisions in the views of Bank of Japan board members were highlighted on Monday, with some defending unlimited easing of monetary policy and others arguing the BOJ had…
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Japan approves $130 billion fiscal steps as BOJ denies curbing stimulus
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's cabinet approved 13.5 trillion yen ($132 billion) in fiscal measures on Tuesday even as the central bank fought market speculation that it…