The Bank of Japan is the central bank of Japan and is based in Tokyo and the Governor of the BoJ, currently Masaaki Shirakawa, has considerable influence over the economic policy of the Japanese government.
Changes to GPIF’s investment policies to take on more risk have been lauded — but the country’s system is under strain.
The new Japanese Prime Minister initially pointed to a stronger yen, but a few days into his administration, he suddenly changed his mind.
The Bank of Japan announced the first interest rate hike in 17 years. Here’s what it means for Asia’s second-largest economy.
Revised GDP data show economic growth for Japan, though it may soon come to an end as the Bank of Japan considers raising interest rates.
Japan gave the green light to a fiscal reform package that includes, among other measures, capping controversial income and residence tax cuts.
Market movers from October 30th to November 3rd: Federal Reserve in focus together with the Bank of England and the Bank of Japan.
Even if Japan’s inflation is growing, the BoJ maintained negative interest rates. Here’s why.
If inflation were to rise significantly, it could become the only way to devalue a public debt that has exceeded 250% of GDP.
The Bank of Japan wants to keep interest rates as low as possible for as long as possible. However, they might soon need to adapt.
