Bank of Japan

Technology heavyweights Google and IBM post better-than-expected results.

Stock markets post modest declines as bond and currency traders prepare for David Cameron's key EU speech in London

Markets open lower as traders consider Bank of Japan's aggressive stimulus plans and earnings reports from major US firms.

The BoJ relents to government demands and resorts to US Federal Reserve-style asset purchase plans.

Bank of Japan adopts 2% inflation target and open ended asset purchase programme to stimulate economic growth.

US markets closed for Martin Luther King holiday keep traders on the sidelines as investors await Bank of Japan policy decision.

Markets positive as US debt ceiling fears ease after Republicans propose 3-month extension to borrowing limit.

Chinese stocks extend gains on the strong GDP figures, but Japanese traders remain cautious on the central bank meet.

Bank of Japan may consider open ended purchase of government and other assets in a bid to raise inflation levels to 2 percent, according to a report.

Traders upbeat as Chinese economy beats expectations and yen extends its weak run.

Investor sentiments pick up as yen resumes its weak outlook against dollar ahead of Bank of Japan's policy meet early next week.

Yen continues to decline amid bets the BoJ will add deeper stimulus while euro gains on cautious economic optimism.

Japan's currency hit a two and a half year low against the US dollar as investors bet BoJ will bow to new government pressure and add trillions in new stimulus.

Markets outside Japan pickup despite a weak start as traders await further US corporate earnings reports and yen weakened against the dollar.

Japan's 10.3trn yen stimulus package intends to boost business investments and infrastructure development.

Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.

Japan's currency hits two and a half year low against the US dollar following Fed minutes, Shinzo Abe statement

Industrial output in November declines 1.7 percent and consumer prices fall 0.1 percent.

Stocks gain following strong Asian cues but traders look to the US lawmakers for a last-minute 'fiscal cliff' deal.

Treasury Secretary's warning on debt ceiling adds further concern to investor's holiday list

Traders remain wary as US lawmakers struggle to clinch a last-minute deal to avert fiscal crisis.

Asian markets gain as traders remain upbeat on yen's weakness against dollar and euro.

Britain's FTSE 100 ends little changed amid thin volumes at home, closed markets around Europe as investors await last-minute budget deal in Washington

Incoming PM Shinzo Abe wants Bank of Japan to reset inflation target to 2%.

Asian stocks remain volatile as US budget concerns weigh on investor sentiments

Markets decline as Republicans' decision to cancel backup plan increases budget talk concerns.

Asian markets decline in the morning session as concerns on the 'fiscal cliff' talks mounted after Republicans called off a proposed vote.

The central bank has extended its asset purchase programme by £73bn with a view to keep its borrowing costs down.

Asian markets decline as the US fiscal cliff talks appear to hit further roadblocks and traders await Bank of Japan's policy decisions.