Toshihiko Fukui
Fukui denies BOJ leaked information
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui denied in parliament Thursday 16 March that the central bank leaked information to the media before announcing an interest-rate increase last month.
BoJ's Fukui says no stocks impact from rate hike
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said in parliamentary testimony Thursday 15 March that the BoJ's latest rate hike in February did not directly lead to the recent global stock market slump.
BOJ deputy Muto seen as favourite for governor
Many economists think that deputy Bank of Japan governor Toshiro Muto is the leading candidate to be the next Japanese central bank governor, a Jiji Press survey showed Friday 2 March.
BOJ says market should be ready for global flows
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told a forum on the money market Thursday 1 March that the Japanese money market should make necessary adjustments to be able to deal with growing global capital flows.
BoJ's Fukui expects gradual rate hikes
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told lawmakers Friday 23 February that he is "open" to options of further rate hikes.
Bank of Japan to keep 'accommodative' policy
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Wednesday 21 February it will maintain its "accommodative" monetary policy for some time, after voting to raise interest rates.
Bank of Japan faces hard decision on interest rate
According to this article from MarketWatch, published Tuesday 20 February, the Bank of Japan will have a hard decision to make on interest rates at the conclusion of its policy meeting Wednesday.
BoJ's Fukui says risks to sustained growth remain
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Wednesday 14 February he remains cautious about the outlook for sustained growth of the Japanese economy because it is still exposed to various risks.
Fischer trips to raise support for Israel to OECD
Bank of Israel governor Stanley Fischer is travelling to Germany and Japan this week to increase support for Israel's bid to join the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development as a full member, the central bank said.
'Slim' chance of return to deflation says Fukui
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told parliament on Friday that the risks of a return to deflation were low for the world's second largest economy.
The Bank of Japan's big mistake
According to this article by Stephen Roach, published on Friday 26 January by Money Week, the Bank of Japan has dealt a stunning blow to central bank independence.
Interview with Bank of Japan's Fukui
In an interview with Reuters, published on Wednesday 24 January, Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said he is not sure how quickly board members can agree on lifting rates.
Fukui on future challenges for Asian economies
In a speech given on 22 January Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan called for the monetary authorities in Asia to forge closer links to limit the effect of massive money flows into the region.
Why did the Bank of Japan freeze interest rates?
According to this article published by MoneyWeek on Monday 22 January, the Bank of Japan's decision last week to hold interest rates steady has unleashed a storm relating to its independence from political pressure.
Fukui says BoJ not bowing to pressure
The Bank of Japan will try to change interest rates slowly but has no timetable for such moves at present, central bank governor Toshihiko Fukui said Thursday 18 January.
Theater of the absurd surrounds BOJ's decision
According to this article from Bloomberg, published Wednesday 17 January, the Bank of Japan may be about to lose even more of the credibility is has worked to restore.
BoJ's Fukui says economy expanding moderately
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui reiterated Friday 12 January that the economy is still growing gradually and that he expects the recovery to continue.
BoJ's Fukui on developments in Japan's economy
In the speech 'Developments in Japan's economy in 2006 and the outlook for 2007' given on 25 December Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said Japan's economy is expected to continue its moderate expansion in the coming year.
BoJ's Fukui says prices, spending weaker
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Tuesday 19 December that the consumer price index and private consumption have recently been weaker than the BoJ had thought a few months earlier.
Cautious Fukui on rates outlook
Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the Bank of Japan, said that the central bank "will proceed with gradual rate hikes" in this speech, given on 27 August.
BoJ cautiously optimistic on economic prospects
The Bank of Japan released a statement by Toshihiko Fukui, the governor of the central bank, on 22 November indicating moderated optimism about the country's economic prospects.
BOJ chief sees risk assessed rate rises
The Bank of Japan will adjust interest rates gradually while ensuring its policy actions remain supportive of the domestic economy and that growth remains sustainable, BOJ governor Toshihiko Fukui said Sunday 19 November.
BOJ's Fukui doesn't rule out rate rise any time
The Bank of Japan hasn't ruled out any time for raising interest rates, governor Toshihiko Fukui said Thursday 16 November.
BOJ's Fukui watching pace of carry trades
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Friday 10 November the central bank is carefully watching the market for signs that the buildup or unwinding of carry trades might cause problems for the foreign exchange markets.