Haruhiko Kuroda
Analytical philosophy: Haruhiko Kuroda (5)
Kuroda dives into his studies at the University of Tokyo
Bank of Japan
BOJ easing exit in first half still on table despite earthquake
Disaster reduces odds of January policy shift but spring still seen likely
Haruhiko Kuroda
Studying for six years at Kyokoma: Haruhiko Kuroda (4)
Haruhiko Kuroda explores science, philosophy and politics as a young student
Haruhiko Kuroda
The influence of great teachers: Haruhiko Kuroda (3)
Two elementary school teachers greatly influence Kuroda's future
Haruhiko Kuroda
The siren of independence: Haruhiko Kuroda (2)
Kuroda reflects on his early years and Japan's transition to independence
Haruhiko Kuroda
Pursuing the national interest: Haruhiko Kuroda (1)
Former BOJ governor reflects on 56 years in public service
Bank of Japan
BOJ policy board split on timeline for tightening policy
Doves eye spring labor talks while hawks warn of missing opportunity
Opinion
2024 outlook: The BOJ will choose its moment for normalization
Gov. Ueda seems impatient with Japan's lack of real wage growth
Bank of Japan
Japan markets see little chance of BOJ rate hike cycle ahead
2-year yield near zero points to 'lower for longer' outlook
Bank of Japan
BOJ's negative-rate exit may hinge on January, April inflation outlooks
With price growth looking stable, Japan central bank homes in on wages
Bank of Japan
BOJ's Ueda 'throws cold water' on expectations for early policy shift
Japanese central bank stands pat, keeps easing bias, sending yen weaker
Market Spotlight
Yen reverses downtrend as policy rates of BOJ and Fed set to move closer
Shift in foreign exchange market sends Japan Inc. scrambling
Bank of Japan
Japan's negative rate exit scenario muddled by Fed outlook
BOJ prepares to tighten monetary policy as other central banks signal loosening
Economy
Japan business mood rises for 3rd straight quarter on stronger demand
BOJ Tankan survey shows growing optimism among large companies
Currencies
Yen reaches crossroads as BOJ explores end to negative rates
Economic weaknesses cloud path to normalizing monetary policy
Bank of Japan
Yen climbs to 141 in volatile trading after BOJ hints at policy shift
Ueda says maintaining current monetary policy will become 'more challenging'
Bank of Japan
BOJ lays groundwork for end of Japan's negative rates
Policy board members' comments indicate end to extreme easing on the horizon
Bank of Japan
Japan bond liquidity worse under easing, BOJ review finds
Market conditions 'have improved' with changes to yield curve control
Opinion
Japanese macroeconomic policy is getting muddled
Logic of government's personal tax cut plan is hard to understand
Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan's paper loss on JGB holdings grows to record $71bn
Higher rates could erode finances if central bank moves toward easing exit
Opinion
Bank of Japan dithering is weighing down the economy
Signs of recession are returning even as stock market reaches high
Bonds
Foreigners hold more JGBs than Japan banks for first time
BOJ still dominates bond market, but weak yen has attracted global money
Bank of Japan
BOJ tests waters on exit from easing with talk of normalization
Policymakers discussed 'world where interest rates exist' at October meeting
Bank of Japan
BOJ chief sees increasing chance of achieving 2% inflation goal
Ueda remains on lookout for 'favorable' wage and price hike environment
Bank of Japan
Yen flirts with new 33-year low as U.S. interest rate outlook stays high
Japan's scope for rate increases limited by weak economy