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BoJ's new easing step may be powerful but is risky
Published on 31/01/2016
» The Bank of Japan has surprised the market again with a step to introduce a negative interest rate, but the decision indicates the central bank has been pushed into a corner in its battle against deflation.
BoJ's latest steps may indicate limits of easing
Published on 19/12/2015
» TOKYO — Additional steps announced by the Bank of Japan on Friday may indicate the limitations of its drastic monetary easing policy that has yet to achieve the central bank's 2% inflation target.
Japan central bank cuts view on overseas economies
Published on 15/09/2015
» TOKYO — The Bank of Japan maintained its ultraloose monetary policy Tuesday while downgrading the view on overseas economies amid a slowdown in China and other emerging market countries, warning it could adversely impact the Japanese economy.
Bank of Japan holds fire on stimulus despite tepid inflation
AFP, Published on 30/04/2015
» TOKYO - The Bank of Japan held off more easing measures after a policy meeting Thursday, despite flatlining inflation that is defying a two-year-old stimulus, but analysts expect further loosening as the economy struggles.