Japan
BOJ says regional economies expanding moderately
Japan's regional economies are all generally showing signs of moderate expansion although differences exist in growth rates between the various regions, the Bank of Japan said in a quarterly report on Thursday 19 October.
BOJ's Muto on recent conduct of monetary policy
In the speech 'Recent conduct of monetary policy' given on 21 July (published 16 Oct) Toshiro Muto of the Bank of Japan said for the effects of monetary policy to filter through into the economy both financial markets and financial institutions have an…
BOJ share view on modest expansion - minutes
According to minutes released Wednesday 18 October, all members of the Bank of Japan's policy board agreed that the domestic economy would continue to expand moderately.
BOJ denies report is to strengthen yen monitoring
The Bank of Japan has denied a newspaper report published Tuesday 17 October by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun without citing sources that it plans to enhance its monitoring of yen carry trade transactions by hedge funds and other investors.
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, October 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its October 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 17 October. In the report the BOJ stood by its previous assessment of the economy, saying it is expanding moderately, while deflationary pressure is easing.
Russia investing some reserves in Japan's yen
The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has begun investing gold and foreign currency reserves in Japanese yen, CBR first deputy director Aleksei Ulyukayev told a conference on Monday 16 October.
Bank of Japan's Fukui not ruling out rate hike
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Friday 13 October he is not ruling out a possible interest rate increase before the end of the year, noting that the Japanese economy is expected to continue its recovery led by solid domestic demand and brisk…
Ito says Japan panel may discuss inflation target
Japan's key economic panel may discuss whether the Bank of Japan should adopt an inflation target to aid policy coordination with the government, new panel member Takatoshi Ito said Thursday 12 October in an interview.
Fukui donates Murakami profit to charity
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Wednesday 11 October he has donated to charity about 14 million yen returned so far by the Murakami Fund, whose founder has been indicted for alleged insider trading.
BOJ's Muto says policy shift will be slow
Bank of Japan deputy governor Toshiro Muto said Thursday 5 October that the BoJ will conduct monetary policy changes "slowly" by closely monitoring the economic and financial climate.
Japan can declare deflation over says Omi
Japan's Finance Minister Koji Omi said Tuesday 3 October that the country can declare that its battle with more than seven years of falling prices is over.
Japan's PM Abe expects BoJ to support growth
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told parliament Monday 2 October that he expects the Bank of Japan to support growth through its policies as the economy continues to emerge from deflation.
New Japan MOF chief to be soft on BOJ
According to this article from Reuters, published Wednesday 27 September, newly appointed Japanese finance minister Koji Omi is unlikely to adopt his predecessor's stance on intervention in the Bank of Japan's monetary policy.
A case for inflation targets in the US and Japan
This article published by the American Enterprise Institute on Wednesday 27 September says that the world's leading central banks are struggling with what is happening to prices in their respective countries, and what they should do and say about it.
Japan's new fin min says BOJ taking proper steps
New Japanese Finance Minister Koji Omi said Wednesday 27 September foreign-exchange rates should move in line with the strength of their underlying economies.
BOJ's Iwata says slow rate rise likely as economy
Japanese interest rates will rise slowly and gradually if the economy continues to grow and prices keep rising, Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kazumasa Iwata said in a newspaper interview published on Tuesday 26 September.
Bank of Japan - Annual Review 2006
According to the Bank of Japan's Annual Review 2006, in fiscal year 2005, Japan's economy continued to recover.
Fukui says risks will be assessed cautiously
Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui said Friday 15 September the central bank will cautiously monitor various risks before taking further policy actions in its current credit-tightening cycle.
Market stable after rate hike, BOJ minutes show
Bank of Japan board members agreed in minutes released Wednesday 13 September that the money market had been stable after it raised interest rates in July for the first time in six years.
Mizuno says BOJ to gradually lift rates
Bank of Japan board member Atsushi Mizuno said in an interview published Wednesday 13 September policy makers remain committed to gradually raising interest rates even after recent signs of slower economic growth.
Bank of Japan Monthly Report, September 2006
The Bank of Japan published the English version of its September 2006 monthly report on Tuesday 12 September. In the report the BOJ maintained its bullish assessment of the nation's economy, citing brisk capital investment and rising production.
Fukui says no need to change BOJ view on prices
Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui said on Friday 8 September he saw no need to change the central bank's view on price trends in the wake of downward revisions to consumer price data.
BOJ's Mizuno on recent economic developments
In the speech 'Recent financial and economic developments and monetary policy' given on 2 August (published 4 Sep) Atsushi Mizuno of the Bank of Japan said until recently, the greatest challenge for Japan's financial system was to overcome the NPL…
OECD raises Eurozone, UK growth forecasts
The OECD raised its 2006 growth forecasts for the Eurozone and UK on Tuesday 5 September, but kept its forecast for US growth unchanged and lowered its projection for Japan.