- Japan's economy to stay in severe state for now: Masaaki Shirakawa
Country's economy will resume a recovery but will remain in a severe state for the time being says Masaaki Shirakawa.
- ‘BoJ ready to take appropriate action, if needed’
Bank of Japan governor Masaaki Shirakawa said on Sunday the central bank is closely watching the effect on the economy of the yen’s appreci...
- Bank of Japan doubles lending plan to $222 bn
The Bank of Japan doubled a lending programme aimed at stoking credit growth after the government stepped up calls to arrest deflation that...
- BoJ offers $115 bn in emergency credit
The Bank of Japan said it’s ready to pump more money into the financial system after unveiling a 10 trillion yen ($115 billion) programme t...
- Recession shows signs of waning: ECB chief Trichet
European Central Bank president Jean-Claude Trichet, who chaired a meeting of central bankers, said the global economy is showing signs of ...
- Japan economy has hit bottom: Report
Japan's economy hit bottom in the January-March quarter, Finance Minister Kaoru Yosano said Wednesday, as the central bank also slightly up...
- BoJ raises its economic view first time since '06
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) raised its view of the economy for the first time in almost three years on signs that a record contraction in the f...
- US recession may become longest since WWII: Shirakawa
Current recessionary phase in the US could be the longest for the US economy since the end of World War II, Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki ...
- Japan's gloom deepens as exports suffer record drop
Japan's woes from the global crisis deepened on Monday as data showed a record drop in exports and the government said for the first time i...
- Japan stuck in economic stagnation: BoJ chief
Japan's economy is expected to remain stagnant for a while as a global economic slowdown weighs on exports, the country's central bank chie...
- Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate steady
Japan's central bank left its key interest rate steady at 0.5 per cent, choosing again to hold to the status quo amid increasing nervousnes...
- BoJ keeps key rate at 0.5% on weak outlook
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) kept interest rates on hold at the first meeting after slashing its growth estimate and shelving a two year policy ...
- Shirakawa to take charge as BoJ chief
Japan finally filled a vacancy at the head of its central bank Wednesday after weeks of wrangling as the opposition approved the government...
- Masaaki Shirakawa appointed new BoJ chief
Japan finally filled a vacancy at the head of its central bank Wednesday after weeks of wrangling as the opposition voted through the gover...
- Japan govt slams rejection of nominee for BoJ deputy
Japan's government on Wednesday lashed out at the opposition for rejecting its candidate for deputy governor of the central bank because he...
- Japan nominates BoJ deputy as central bank chief: Report
Japan's government on Monday nominated Bank of Japan deputy Masaaki Shirakawa as the next central bank chief, seeking to end a political de...
- Japan needs a Paul Volcker to escape ‘The Matrix’
Japan’s political establishment has turned even more inward than usual, as it battles over who will run the central bank. It may be better ...