Japan
Good luck played role in post-crisis recovery: BIS paper
Bank for International Settlements study says combination of good policies and good luck led to variation in macroeconomic performance of countries
Japan takes unilateral action to counter currency appreciation
Japanese government and central bank on Thursday move to weaken yen as country recovers from the earthquake and tsunami tragedies
Volcker rule spillover effects benefited Europe and Asia: IMF paper
Fund study shows Volcker rule caused positive spillover effects to some European and Asian banks
BoJ’s Shirakawa says ‘rebuilding demand’ will foster growth
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says that while supply-side constraints are vital to the recovery in Japan, 'demand-side' factors were necessary to drive growth in the near term
BoJ’s Yamaguchi on the battle against deflation
Bank of Japan deputy governor Hirohide Yamaguchi says deflation trend in Japan must be overcome by strong long-term growth
Fed extends temporary dollar swap lines again
Canada, UK, Switzerland and ECB prolong arrangements; Japan to decide soon
BoJ’s Shirakawa on how to address tail risks
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa says public involvement is crucial in addressing tail risks
Japan’s 90s QE programme too small: Fed paper
Federal Reserve study says Japan’s 1990s quantitative easing programme was not large enough to sufficiently impact bank lending
IMF warns European contagion is resurfacing
IMF Global Financial Stability Report highlights growing concern over debt sustainability of European periphery countries; advanced economy downward growth revision signals two-speed recovery
BoJ’s Nishimura highlights demography link to asset bubbles
Bank of Japan deputy governor Kiyohiko Nishimura says asset market bubbles are correlated to demographic changes
Next year's IMF/ World Bank meet no longer in Cairo
IMF and World Bank Group to hold 2012 annual meetings in Japan; plans to meet in Egypt abandoned after unrest in the country
Japan earthquake caused widespread risk retreat
Bank of International Settlements Quarterly Review June 2011 says Japan earthquake caused widespread but brief investor retreat to less risky assets
Vote to inject further QE defeated: BoJ minutes
Bank of Japan minutes show measure to raise asset purchases by ¥5 trillion was voted down by majority
Basel III bank capital rules may squeeze lending: IMF
Fund study finds evidence suggesting new Basel III framework will diminish the issuance of loans from banks
BoJ - Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments (May 2011)
Bank of Japan Monthly Report of Recent Economic and Financial Developments says strong downward pressures in production continued to be felt in aftermath of Tohoku earthquake
Bank of Japan’s 45th Opinion Survey
Bank of Japan 45th Opinion Survey on the General Public's Views and Behaviour shows slight pick-up in public confidence
Japan set to up legal reserve to safeguard against losses
Japan applies to increase capital buffer; wants to "maintain its financial soundness"
Bank of Japan praised for post-disaster actions
Government representatives at monetary policy meeting expressed appreciation for the central bank’s “swift and appropriate actions after the earthquake”
S&P puts Japan on negative outlook
Standard and Poor’s places Japan’s long-term credit rating on negative outlook; Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa forecasts economy will contract in first two quarters
Uncertainty over supply constraints: BoJ’s Nishimura
Bank of Japan deputy governor Kiyohiko Nishimura says central bank unsure when supply constraints will fade
RBA minutes: impact of Japan quake on exports temporary
Minutes from Reserve Bank of Australia monetary policy meeting show disruption in exports to Japan expected to be temporary
Officials gather in DC for IMF/World Bank spring meet
IMF/World Bank spring meetings address global economy and financial stability, governance progress and Japanese disaster
Asian Development Bank chief wants another term
Haruhiko Kuroda, the president of the Asian Development Bank, intends to run for re-election
FSB reviews OTC reform
Financial Stability Board progress report says implementation of OTC derivative reform varies across countries