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BOJ seeks to make its ammunition last longer as options dwindle

The Bank of Japan pledged to keep its massive stimulus in place but made tweaks to reduce adverse effects of its policies on markets and commercial banks, reflecting the central bank's view that its inflation target remains stubbornly out of reach......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 31st, 2018

ECB Sticks to Plan, No Surprises: ETFs That Gained

ECB maintains policy view, issues inflation outlook; putting spotlight on these ETFs. As expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) remaine.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytOct 26th, 2018

BOJ to cut price forecasts, keep rosy economic view: sources

The Bank of Japan is expected to cut its inflation forecasts at next week's rate review, sources say, a sign slumping oil prices and a darkening global economic outlook are heightening challenges for hitting its ambitious 2 percent target......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 16th, 2019

BOJ to cut price forecasts, keep bright view of economy: sources

The Bank of Japan is expected to cut its inflation forecasts at next week's rate review, sources say, a sign slumping oil prices and a darkening global economic outlook are heightening challenges for hitting its ambitious 2 percent target......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 16th, 2019

BOJ cuts inflation view, keeps stimulus as risks to economy heighten

The Bank of Japan cut its inflation forecasts on Wednesday and warned of rising risks to the economy from faltering global demand, further pushing back policymakers' years-long efforts to foster durable growth......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJan 23rd, 2019

Recession risk forces BOJ to row back on inflation goal

The widening economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak and soft consumption are forcing the Bank of Japan to message more strongly that it is no longer inclined to chase its elusive 2% inflation target, sources familiar with its thinking say......»»

Category: topSource: reutersFeb 18th, 2020

Swiss National Bank leaves base rate unchanged while cutting growth and inflation view

The Swiss National Bank on Thursday left its key policy rate and expansionary monetary policy unchanged, but said it "remains willing to intervene in the foreign exchange market as necessary." The central bank said it was also tweaking the basis for .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 19th, 2019

Markets see long fight ahead as ECB battles low inflation expectations

Mario Draghi's dramatic Tuesday hints of further monetary easing by the European Central Bank has stabilized collapsing euro zone inflation expectations, but the departing ECB chief will struggle to calm market fears of Japan-style economic stagnation......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 20th, 2019

BOJ"s Kuroda warns of uncertainties on global recovery prospects

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Saturday maintained his view the global economy will recover in the latter half of this year, but warned that uncertainties remain as fallout from the Sino-U.S. trade war deepens......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJun 8th, 2019

Time to Relent on 2%? Japan Debates Inflation Target

Monetary authorities galore have set inflation targets of around 2 percent, including the U.S. Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of England. But none has done so with as much gusto as the Bank of Japan, where Governor Haruhiko K.....»»

Category: topSource: washpostMar 20th, 2019

Bank of Japan Ditches Inflation Target Date

The Bank of Japan dropped its target date for reaching 2% inflation, another sign that Japan has yet to fully escape its long period of falling prices......»»

Category: smallbizSource: wsjApr 27th, 2018

Key Words: BOJ’s Kuroda sees potential end to QE, says no currency manipulation in Japan

Japan will consider ditching its ultraloose monetary policy as soon as inflation meets the 2% inflation target, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda told CNBC in a weekend interview......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 23rd, 2018

Japanese Yen Steady As BoJ Holds Once More, Kuroda Up Next

DailyFX com Talking Points The Bank of Japan left its monetary policy alone It also removed any precise mention of when inflation might hit its 2 target from the policy statement The Japanese Yen remains pressured against the US.....»»

Category: futuresSource: nasdaqApr 27th, 2018

BOJ removes timeframe for price goal, keeps policy steady

Japan's central bank kept policy steady on Friday but, in a surprise move to analysts, ditched a timeframe it had set for hitting an inflation target. David Pollard reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersApr 27th, 2018

Global PMI: business slows - best days over?

Euro zone economic growth slowed much more sharply than expected this month, which along with weaker inflation suggests a stiffer policy challenge for the European Central Bank ahead. As David Pollard reports, data from Japan also disappointed......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersMay 23rd, 2018

Japan is struggling to boost inflation

Reuters/Issei Kato Core consumer prices in Tokyo rose 0.5% year-over-year in May. That was down from the 0.6% print in April. The Bank of J.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 25th, 2018

Bank Of Japan Leaves Policy Unchanged, Downgrades Inflation, Continues "Stealth" Taper

Yen is weaker following The BOJ's decision (with one dissent) to leave policy rates unchanged and maintain their JGB holdings target. BoJ did downgrade their inflation outlook but made no mention of its ongoi.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeJun 14th, 2018

Global Economy Week Ahead: Japan and U.S. Inflation, Bank of Korea Meeting

In the week ahead, Japan and the U.S. will see readings on inflation, while the Bank of Korea makes an interest-rate decision after recent data reflected subdued price pressures in South Korea......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJul 8th, 2018

BOJ"s Kuroda expresses resolve to keep ultra-easy monetary policy

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Monday stressed that the central bank would maintain its ultra-loose monetary policy until inflation hits its 2 percent target......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 8th, 2018

BOJ keeps upbeat view on regional Japan, labor shortages cloud outlook

The Bank of Japan maintained its upbeat economic assessment for all nine regions of the country but some areas saw companies fret about rising costs from labor shortages, a sign that a tightening job market could constrain business activity......»»

Category: topSource: reutersJul 9th, 2018