The Bank of Japan is the central bank of Japan. According to its charter, the missions of the Bank of Japan are the issuance and management of banknotes, implementation of monetary policy, and providing settlement services and ensuring the stability of the financial system. The organization is also engaged in Treasury and government securities-related operations, international activities, and compilation of data, economic analyses and research activities.
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May 23 - MarketWatch
Economic Report: Bank of Japan holds steady, sending yen higher
May 23 - MarketWatch
Asia Stocks to Watch: Political focus on Bank of Japan is necessary evil
May 09 - MarketWatch
Asia Stocks to Watch: Bank of Japan buys record amount of stock ETFs
May 08 - MarketWatch
Political focus on Bank of Japan is necessary evil
Apr 30 - MarketWatch
Dollar weakens on US GDP figures
Apr 27 - Financial Times
Economic Report: Bank of Japan adds ¥5 trillion to monetary easing
Apr 27 - MarketWatch
Currencies: Yen falls then strengthens after BOJ easing
Apr 27 - MarketWatch
Asia Markets: Asia stocks rise, on mostly upbeat earnings
Apr 27 - MarketWatch
BoJ leaves rates unchanged, holds off easing measures
Apr 10 - France24
Currencies: Yen climbs vs dollar after BoJ stands pat
Apr 10 - MarketWatch
Economic Report: Japan’s key tankan survey disappoints
Apr 02 - MarketWatch
The Fed: Fed warned not to keep rates too low for too long
Mar 24 - MarketWatch
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Mar 22 - France24
Japan boosts lending, leaves rates unchanged
Mar 13 - France24
Currencies: Dollar loses more ground versus yen
Mar 13 - MarketWatch
Economic Report: Bank of Japan holds rates steady
Mar 13 - MarketWatch
Yen Down Most in 2 Years Shows BOJ Stimulus Beating Sales
Feb 27 - Business Week
Yen Tumbles After Bank of Japan Easing; Euro Falls Before Summit
Feb 18 - Business Week
Bond-Buying Surprise Seen Failing to Ensure Japan Price Goal
Feb 17 - Business Week
By FX Times
The Bank of Japan met during the 5/22 Asian session to discuss monetary policy. The market has been pricing in more stimulus even though Shirakawa had spoke again st it. The BoJ added 10 tillion yen to its asset purchase program last month to make it 40 trillion yen, but kept it there this month. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: JAPAN, INVESTMENT
By Reuters
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Wednesday that there was absolutely no change to the central bank's stance of continuing to pursue powerful monetary easing to beat deflation. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: JAPAN
By Reuters UK
Riskier assets retreated broadly on Wednesday as hopes for fresh measures to tackle the euro zone debt crisis faded and caution set in ahead of a meeting of European leaders, with sentiment hurt by renewed fears Greece would leave the euro bloc. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, BARCLAYS, SAMSUNG, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN
By IBTimes
Japan reported Wednesday a rise in trade deficit in April compared to a year earlier as the nuclear energy crisis has resulted in the increase of oil and gas imports. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: GDP, JAPAN, EARTHQUAKE, TRADE BALANCE, TSUNAMI
By Reuters
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday, saving ammunition for later in case Europe's deepening debt crisis warrants further supportive action to shield the fragile economy. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, JAPAN, EARTHQUAKE
By Reuters UK
Riskier assets retreated broadly on Wednesday as hopes for fresh measures to tackle the euro zone debt crisis faded and caution set in ahead of a meeting of European leaders, with renewed fears that Greece would leave the bloc dampening investor sentiment. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, BARCLAYS, SAMSUNG, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN
By Reuters UK
Asian shares retreated on Wednesday as hopes for fresh measures to tackle euro zone debt faded and caution set in ahead of a meeting of European leaders, with renewed fears Greece would leave the euro bloc dampening appetite for riskier assets. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: CHINA, GOLD, BARCLAYS, EUROPEAN UNION, JAPAN, EUROPEAN CENTRAL BANK
By Ozforex
A conservative day’s trade was witnessed in Asian hours yesterday as markets weighed up prospects for global growth with the ever-present fear of European contagion. (May 23)
MORE TOPICS: DOW JONES, EXISTING HOME SALES, CRUDE OIL, RETAIL SALES, JAPAN, RETAIL
By Reuters
Fitch cut Japan's sovereign credit status on Tuesday to the lowest level among global ratings agencies as a political stalemate dims the chance that the country can curb its snowballing debt. (May 22)
MORE TOPICS: GDP, JAPAN, ELECTIONS, INVESTMENT, LONDON
By IBTimes UK
The U.S. dollar is expected to hold its own as a safe-haven currency in the near term as risk aversion in the global financial markets remains amid the euro zone's troubles. (May 22)
MORE TOPICS: ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND, JAPAN, ELECTIONS, MANAGEMENT
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