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Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down from the position today

Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda retires

Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged in its last meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is replaced by economics professor Kazuo Ueda.

Business • 10 Mar 23

Japan's inflation rate saw the fastest pace of increase since September 2014

Japan's inflation rate hits eight year high of 3%

Japan's core consumer inflation rate accelerated to a fresh eight-year high of 3% in September, challenging the central bank's resolve to retain its ultra-easy policy stance as the yen's slump to 32-year lows continue to push up import costs.

Business • 21 Oct 22

BoJ's Kuroda offers cautiously upbeat view on growth

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has today offered a cautiously optimistic view of the economy, saying that global and Japanese growth are picking up from the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic thanks to aggressive stimulus measures.

Business • 30 Mar 21

Japan suffered its biggest economic slump on record in the second quarter as Covid-19 hit demand

Bank of Japan sees economic gloom lifting slightly

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady today and slightly upgraded its view on the economy, suggesting that no immediate expansion of stimulus was needed to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Business • 17 Sep 20

The desirable policy response would vary from country to country, G7 finance ministers said today

G7 officials pledge all possible steps to beat virus

Group of Seven finance officials said today they would take all possible steps to safeguard the global economy from the spreading coronavirus outbreak.

Business • 03 Mar 20

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said overseas risks have subsided somewhat

Bank of Japan raises growth forecast

The Bank of Japan nudged up its economic growth forecasts today and was cautiously optimistic about the global outlook.

Business • 21 Jan 20

Bank of Japan cuts inflation, economic growth forecasts

Japan will fail to hit its 2% inflation target even by 2022, the central bank predicted today as it also revised down its estimate for growth in the world's third-largest economy.

Business • 25 Apr 19

Bank of Japan's Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

Bank of Japan gloomier on economy but maintains policy

The Bank of Japan today issued a more downbeat assessment of the world's third biggest economy, as a broader global slowdown impacts exports and production.

Business • 15 Mar 19

Bank of Japan drops its inflation timeframe

The Bank of Japan has removed reference to a timeframe for achieving its longstanding inflation target, as it struggles to hit the elusive goal despite steady economic growth.

Business • 27 Apr 18

Haruhiko Kuroda is on course to become the longest-serving Bank of Japan governor if he completes a full second five-year term

Kuroda wins second term at Bank of Japan

Japan's parliament has approved Haruhiko Kuroda for a second term as central bank governor, with a mandate to battle deflation and pep up the world's third-biggest economy.

Business • 16 Mar 18

The Bank of Japan has maintained its 2% inflation target

Cautious Bank of Japan leaves monetary policy unchanged

The Bank of Japan kept its ultra-loose monetary policy in place, despite investor expectations of a move towards an exit from crisis-era stimulus in line with the trend in other major economies.

Business • 23 Jan 18

No changes from Bank of Japan on interest rates

Bank of Japan holds rates as inflation remains low

The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady and its governor said economic improvements alone would not trigger a withdrawal of stimulus.

Business • 21 Dec 17

The yen has fallen over 17% against the dollar since Donald Trump's shock US presidential win in November

Bank of Japan lifts view of economic outlook

The Bank of Japan has improved its view of the world's third biggest economy, providing some relief to the government's stuttering growth drive, as exports pick up on the back of a steep slide in the yen.

Business • 20 Dec 16

Bank of Japan announces a new phase of monetary easing ''both in terms of quantity and quality"

Bank of Japan in new bid to revive economy

The Japanese central bank said it will massively expand the country's money supply to spur inflation as it strives to get the world's third-largest economy out of its slump.

Business • 04 Apr 13

Haruhiko Kuroda nominated for top job at Bank of Japan

ADB president nominated to head Bank of Japan

Japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe vowed to push ahead with more aggressive monetary easing as he nominated Haruhiko Kuroda to head the country's central bank.

Business • 28 Feb 13

Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda set for new top in Japan

ADB president leading name for Japan central bank

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is preparing to nominate Asian Development Bank President Haruhiko Kuroda to head Japan's central bank.

Business • 25 Feb 13

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