Toshihiko Fukui
Fukui at the 100th anniversary of BoJ's NY office
In a speech at the reception for the 100th anniversary of the Bank of Japan Representative Office in New York given on 6 January, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said that it seems to him that Japan is once again well poised to contribute positively…
Fukui: A tale of two cities for a central banker
In the speech 'A tale of two cities in the eyes of a central banker' given on 6 January, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said the BOJ has a "very firm" commitment to the market and to the general public to maintain the policy of expanding Japan's…
BoJs Fukui says economic growth slowdown temporary
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said in a speech on Monday 13 December that the growth of the economy is slowing down, but only temporarily.
Fukui on the state of Japan's economy
In a statement concerning the Bank's Semiannual Report on Currency and Monetary Control given on 28 October (published 26 Nov) Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said Japan's economy is expected to continue recovering with the ongoing expansion of…
Fukui unsure when BoJ can change monetary policy
Governor of the Bank of Japan Toshihiko Fukui said that although the Japanese economy continues to recover, various factors cloud the outlook as to when Japan may emerge from deflation and allow the BoJ to abandon its current ultra-easy monetary policy.
Japan's Koizumi says steady recovery desirable
Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said on Monday 1 November that he wants Japan's economy to recover "at a steady pace" as the central bank released redesigned and more secure banknotes for the first time in 20 years.
Tanigaki says Japan's economy is recovering
Japanese Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki told parliament on Thursday 28 October that Japan's economy is on a recovery trend while deflation remains.
BOJ's Fukui upbeat on Japanese economy
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui told a quarterly meeting of branch managers on Monday 18 October that Japan's economic recovery is on track as structural reforms continue but record global oil prices require "close attention".
BOJ's Fukui sees continued economic recovery
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Wednesday 13 October that the benefits of the economic recovery are now spreading more strongly to the household sector as labour conditions improve, and the steady pickup in consumer spending continues.
BOJ to maintain easy money policy, Fukui says
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui told G7 finance ministers and central bankers that Japan's potential economic growth is increasing and the bank will keep easing monetary policy to overcome deflation.
Fukui on the state of Japan's economy
In a speech given on 2 September Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said that the positive impact of the current easy monetary policy on economic activity is strengthening as the economy recovers. As the economic recovery raises the expected rate of…
Fukui: Japan's economy is doing well
The Japanese economy is doing well, although it is still in an adjustment phase toward self-sustaining growth, Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Monday 27 September.
Fukui on the future of Japan's economy
In a speech on 'Significance of efficient financial services for the future of Japan's economy' given on 22 July, Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said we have promised that we maintain our current easy monetary policy until nationwide core consumer…
OECD chief to visit Japan and discuss economy
The secretary general of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, Donald Johnston, will start a five-day visit to Japan on Tuesday 20 July for talks with Cabinet ministers and business leaders on issues such as Japanese economy and…
Fukui on the Bank of Japan's Semiannual Report
In a speech concerning the Bank's Semiannual Report on Currency and Monetary Control given on 9 June (published 8 July), Toshihiko Fukui of the Bank of Japan said Japan's economy is expected to continue recovering as it gains further momentum gradually…
Fukui on the state of Japan's economy
In a speech given on 5 July, Toshihiko Fukui, governor of of the Bank of Japan said that Japan's ongoing economic recovery is becoming broad-based as a result of structural adjustments.
Economy adjusting, says BOJ's Fukui
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Monday 5 July that the country's economy is nearing recovery from the prolonged slump that followed the bursting of Japan's speculative bubble in the early 1990s.
BoJ's Fukui says too soon to end easy money policy
Bank of Japan chief Toshihiko Fukui said on Friday 25 June that it is too early to discuss ending the central bank's ultra-loose credit policy.
BOJ, govt closer on economic policy says Takenaka
Japan's government and central bank now have closer ties, Economics and Financial Services Minister Heizo Takenaka said on Monday 7 June, citing a recent agreement among policymakers that by some views demands more accountability from the Bank of Japan.
Fukui says Japan's prices to continue decline
Toshihiko Fukui said on Thursday 3 June that rises in wholesales prices were being largely absorbed by higher productivity, and that consumer prices would remain negative for some time.
Is inflation Japan's next battle?
This article on the IHT's site asks when the Bank of Japan will shift from a quantity theory approach to monetary policy and revert to using interest rate policy. That a change is being considered was hinted at last week by the bank's governor, Toshihiko…
Japan lifts growth forecast
The Bank of Japan said on Wednesday 28 April that it expects the country's economy to expand at an even greater rate than it forecast six months ago, but repeated that mild deflation will continue in the current fiscal year.
Fukui says BOJ/ govt agree on economy
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Friday 16 April that there is no difference between the government and the central bank in their views on the Japanese economy.
Fukui pledges to maintain current monetary policy
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui reaffirmed to parliament on Tuesday 13 April his commitment to maintain the current super-easy monetary policy framework, until the prolonged deflation comes to an end.