Toshihiko Fukui
Fukui says BOJ in critical period on policy
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Wednesday 12 October that the BOJ was entering a critical phase for deciding an end to its ultra-loose monetary policy.
Fukui and Greenspan to meet in Tokyo
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui will hold talks with U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan on 17 October at the BOJ's head office in Tokyo, officials said.
BOJ's Fukui sees 'fully sustainable' recovery
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Monday 3 October that Japan's economic recovery seems "fully sustainable," though it is very subdued.
Japan's Fukui on the outlook for the economy
In a speech given on 29 September Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said that the chances are growing that the central bank will end its super-stimulative monetary policy early next year.
BOJ's Fukui on the global economy
In a speech given on 25 September Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan emphasized the central bank's commitment to eradicating deflation.
BOJ's Fukui: stable prices, low interest rates
Expectations for stable prices are behind the recent global phenomenon of low long-term interest rates, Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said in a speech published on Monday 12 September.
Greenspan to visit Tokyo
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan will visit Japan in October, during which he will meet with Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui and speak to business leaders, the BOJ said on Tuesday 6 September.
Fukui positive on economy, inflation
In a statement before a parliamentary committee on August 2, the governor of the Bank of Japan, Toshihiko Fukui, spoke of the country's improving economic situation and how the central bank's policies were adapting.
BOJ chief says public-sector reform vital
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told a press conference on Tuesday 9 August that public-sector reform is vital to domestic economic growth.
BOJ's Fukui on new trends in financial services
In the speech 'New trends in financial services: Creation of innovative retail services' given on 21 July (published 4 August), Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said with the Japanese financial system is regaining its stability, the BOJ has taken a…
BOJ's Fukui positive on economy
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told parliament on Tuesday 2 August that consumer prices will likely turn positive by the year-end and the soft patch in the economy could soon be over.
BOJ's Fukui says prices may rise from late 2005
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told a news conference on Wednesday 27 July that the consumer price index may rise from late this year or early 2006 as the BOJ kept monetary policy unchanged.
Tanigaki says govt, BOJ share same view on economy
Japan's Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki said on Friday 15 July that the economy is extending a recovery as rising corporate profits buoy consumer spending.
BOJ upgrades economic assessment
The Bank of Japan slightly upgraded its assessment of the economy on Wednesday 13 July at the conclusion of its monetary policy meeting, saying that the recovery remains on track.
Fukui: Japan's monetary easing policy to remain
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Wednesday 6 July that the central bank will maintain its quantitative monetary easing policy to support the Japanese economy until deflation risks retract.
EMEAP central banks to boost economic security
The governors of central banks from 11 East Asian and Pacific countries agreed to build a regional financial security network and strengthen coordination in a bid to decrease financial vulnerability against external pressure.
BoJ's Fukui on incentives for policymakers
In a speech given at the 12th International Conference given on 30 May, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said incentives matter to central banks, not only at the level of macroeconomic targets, but also at the micro-level of day-to-day decision…
BoJ's Fukui on stabilization policies
In the speech 'On stabilization policies: A central banker's reflection' given on 27 May, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said the Japanese economy passed a critical milestone in its battle to escape more than a decade of stagnation, with the…
Fukui on achieving strong economic growth in Japan
In a speech on 'Toward achieving strong economic growth in Japan' given on 13 May, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said the economy is expected to experience a long period of growth, although at a moderate pace.
BOJ's Fukui on the bank's Semiannual Report
In a speech given on 31 March (published 22 April), Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said that although Japan's economy is at a pause, it is expected to continue recovering with the further expansion of overseas economies and progress in adjustment…
BoJ's Fukui sees economy recovering
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Thursday 21 April that the world's second-largest economy remained on a recovery track in spite of cautious business sentiment.
Fukui sees return to growth for Japan soon
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui told parliament that the nation's economy should return to sustained growth soon.
Japan's Fukui on sustainable economic recovery
In the speech 'Toward sustainable economic recovery' given on 28 February, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said the central bank won't change monetary policy even if it makes a technical adjustment to its target for reserves available to lenders.
How Tokyo will market the yen
Anthony Rowley reports from Tokyo on plans to sell the yen as a reserve currency.