Bank of Japan (BoJ)
BoJ study on adoption of spread-adjusted Taylor rule
Bank of Japan study lends support to use of spread-adjusted Taylor rules as suitable response to adverse macroeconomic shocks
G-7 pledges intervention to stem yen appreciation
Finance ministers and central bank governors say they will cooperate to counter volatility of Japanese currency in aftermath of Tohoku earthquake
BoJ split over economic impact of rising commodity prices
Bank of Japan monetary policy minutes show divisions in policy board over seriousness of rising international commodity prices
BoJ forecasts widespread production declines following earthquake
Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments says domestic production expected to decline in earthquake aftermath
Japan injects ¥7 trillion; expands asset purchase programme by ¥5 trillion
Bank of Japan makes largest-ever same-day funds operation in bid to subdue market panic following Tohoku earthquake
Bank’s King calls for grand bargain to tackle global imbalances
Bank of England governor Mervyn King says G-20 countries must reach agreement on path to rebalance global economy; says G-20 could metamorphose into IMF governing body
BoJ leaps to action to soothe quake fears
Bank of Japan moves to assure investors that financial infrastructures are still working; central bank will work to maintain smooth liquidity, settlement conditions
Tokyo nominates ex-IMF economist to BoJ policy board
Japanese government puts forth academic and ex-IMF economist Sayuri Shirai for Bank of Japan policy board, according to wire reports
BoJ’s Nishimura stresses importance of multiple approach to monetary system
Bank of Japan deputy governor Kiyohiko Nishimura says financial crisis showed one-size-fits-all approach to international monetary system failed
Japan’s Yamaguchi: recovery reignited by exports
Bank of Japan deputy governor Hirohide Yamaguchi says country is beginning to exit a temporary slump in exports
Public perception of economy gloomy: BoJ survey
Bank of Japan 44th opinion survey on the general public's views and behaviour shows public believe economic conditions are worsening
Tackling fiscal deficit a priority: Shirakawa
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says Tokyo must not allow fiscal deficit imbalance to persist just because it has not yet been punished in bond markets
BoJ minutes shows divergence on QE readings
Bank of Japan rate setting minutes show policy board disputed significance of evidence on monetary stimulus programme
Recovery pausing, BoJ reports
Bank of Japan’s January 2011 Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments says recovery in Japan is being slowed down by weak demand
BoJ’s Morimoto on tackling deflation
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Yoshihisa Morimoto says central bank’s second loan disbursement programme would address the root problems in Japan’s economy
BoJ paper on Chinese cross-border capital flows
Bank of Japan study examines the impact of greater economic integration on cross-border flows in China; makes recommendations on policy prescriptions
Bank of Japan - Bank Lending Survey (January 2011)
Bank of Japan January 2011 bank lending survey reports little change in demand for loans by businesses
Bank of Japan Regional Economic Report (January 2011)
Bank of Japan January Regional Economic Report notes a pause in economic activity in some regions
BoJ study identifies capital inflow feedback loop
Bank of Japan Review study says foreign exchange intervention in emerging markets may have unintended consequences on capital flows
Bank of Japan to revamp website
The Bank of Japan to launch new site at the end of the month; says changes will make information more easily accessible
BIS appoints Chile’s De Gregorio to chair regional consultation group
Central Bank of Chile governor De Gregorio succeeds former Central Bank of Brazil governor Henrique Meirelles as head of Bank for International Settlements Consultation Council for the Americas
Shirakawa elected vice-chair of BIS board
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa picked to succeed Hans Tietmeyer as vice-chair of Bank for International Settlements’ board of directors
Fed extends temporary dollar swap lines
Dollar swap lines reopened with five central banks in May will remain in operation until August 2011, seven months past original date of expiry
Shirakawa on boosting productivity growth
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says upping productivity growth tough but necessary; points to areas for improvement