Ishiba Taps Academic Backer of Normal Rates for BOJ’s Board
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government nominated a female academic and supporter of policy normalization to join the Bank ...
BOJ Watchers Think Next Interest Rate Hike Will Be in Six Months
The Bank of Japan is likely to wait until the summer before it next raises interest rates, according to economists surveyed ...
Kuroda's 'bazooka' was losing fans within BOJ by time it was expanded, minutes show
Some Bank of Japan policymakers began to lose faith in the power of former Governor Haruhiko Kuroda's "bazooka" stimulus less ...
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Japan's corporate service inflation hits 2.9%, signals broadening price pressure
A leading indicator of Japan's service-sector inflation hit 2.9 per cent in December as prices rose for a broad range of ...
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Shadow of the Colossus Creator's Untitled Game May Already Have an Ace Up its Sleeve
Shadow of the Colossus is regarded by many as one of the best PlayStation exclusives. Director Fumito Ueda blends both emotional depth and unique gameplay into one story, making Shadow of the ...
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BOJ's Ueda hints at room for more hikes, stays flexible on pace, timing
Kazuo Ueda said in a press conference. He stopped short of referring to a particular level, but mentioned a range of 1.0-2.5% as an estimate obtained from one BOJ study.