Nikkei average falls more than 1,000 points, partly due to Japanese currency's surge
Japanese currency's gains spark speculation of possible forex intervention
Weak yen seen forcing central bank's hand on early hike
Central bank should adopt a more balanced approach to its monetary policy
NISA tax-free scheme drives record purchases of overseas assets
Bills embrace cutting-edge tech in a world first, are clearer to non-Japanese
Bills feature 3D holograms, other latest anticounterfeit measures
Japan retail investors shifting money into foreign equities is weighing on yen
Around 30 international banks taking part in initiative
Hopes for post-deflation growth take hit from weak yen in Q2
Japanese households see annual costs rise $560 on costlier food and energy
Director-general of international bureau will replace Masato Kanda on July 31
Tokyo awaiting May U.S. inflation data on Friday: Mizuho
Drop stokes expectations for government and BOJ to step in again
Snack maker Want Want China cuts greenback funding by over 90% for lower rates
China's yuan hits 7-month low in 'complex environment'
Job-creating manufacturers key to strong currency, Hiroshi Watanabe says
Lack of change comes as inflation stays within central bank's target range
Japan currency weakens amid limited intervention impact outside of dollar
Loss of purchasing power may force changes to procurement levels
Pragmatic central bankers and resilient fundamentals curb risk of capital flight
Governor Ueda expects "sizable" reductions in bond purchases
Japanese currency falls to level not seen since late-April intervention
Yen climbs to 155 range at one point; investors turn to BOJ
Harvard economist sees need for BOJ to raise interest rates to 1% to 2%