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Japan suspends publication of financial stability report
Japan suspends publication of the March 2011 Financial System Report in light of the Tohoku earthquake
BoJ’s Miyao pledges continuity of settlements system during planned blackouts
Bank of Japan Policy Board member Ryuzo Miyao says in-house power generation at central bank branches would support settlements systems ahead of planned power shortages
The folly of foreign exchange intervention
The G-7’s bid to stem the yen’s appreciation threatens to damage Japan’s economy, Geoffrey Wood believes
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
US, Japanese regulators investigating UBS over Libor submissions
Swiss bank says subpoenas have been received from three US regulators
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
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
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
IMF studies G-7 factors in global business cycles
IMF study examines impact of G-7 indicators in driving global business cycles
BoJ minutes shows divergence on QE readings
Bank of Japan rate setting minutes show policy board disputed significance of evidence on monetary stimulus programme
S&P downgrades Japan
Standard and Poor's downgrades Japan by one notch to AA– on fears that aging population places greater fiscal burden on Tokyo
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
IMF uneasy on nagging weakness of eurozone’s banks
Fund’s Global Financial Stability Report and World Economic Outlook updates show concern over insufficiency of eurozone stress tests, links between banking and sovereign risks
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