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HARUHIKO KURODA

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2020
G20 finance chiefs hold teleconference on coronavirus pandemic
Finance Minister Taro Aso and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda participated with the aim of revisiting the issue of debt relief for developing countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 15, 2020
BOJ looks to sit tight while assessing coronavirus response
The central bank doesn't see a pressing need for further moves now but many economists surveyed expect the size of its loan program linked to state lending to rise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 12, 2020
Bank of Japan’s aid to lenders hasn't warmed them to negative rates
For the country's commercial banks, the BOJ's sub-zero rates strategy aimed at stimulating the economy and prices has eroded their profit margins.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 26, 2020
BOJ governor says ready to do more for economy after emergency lifts
Haruhiko Kuroda said Japan's economy and price growth would remain weak for the time being, sticking to his pessimistic view.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 27, 2020
Bank of Japan adopts unlimited JGB purchases to buoy economy in pandemic
The move puts the BOJ in line with other major central banks that have unleashed unprecedented amounts of monetary support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2020
For first time in 11 years, BOJ lowers forecast for all Japan regions
The Bank of Japan cut its assessment of the nation's nine regional economies in light of the damage caused to production, consumption and corporate finances by the coronavirus pandemic, with new emergency restrictions set to add to the pain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 13, 2020
Bank of Japan to downgrade economic view next week, sources say
The Bank of Japan is considering downgrading its assessment of the country's economy at its upcoming policy meeting next week in view of the deepening economic impact of the globally spreading new coronavirus, according to sources close to the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 11, 2020
Bank of Japan looks to boost stocks with additional stimulus as virus roils markets
The Bank of Japan is considering extending further support to the stock market, which has suffered major sell-offs amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to sources close to the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 10, 2020
Bank of Japan prodded to act as COVID-19 spreads, but options limited
Many smaller companies in the tourism, retail and other services sectors have encountered bankruptcy risks as the epidemic disrupts supply chains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2020
Bank of Japan vows to do all it can to calm markets amid coronavirus
Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda issues an emergency statement, and the initial reaction on the Tokyo Stock Exchange is positive.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 24, 2020
G20 finance chiefs offer few reassurances on global economy amid coronavirus chaos
The epidemic shows no signs of abating in the world's second-largest economy and fears over a wider regional outbreak continue to grow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2020
Japan's central bank keeps monetary policy steady, lifts growth forecast on receding global risks
The Bank of Japan on Tuesday kept monetary policy steady and nudged up its economic growth forecasts as the government's stimulus package and receding pessimism over the global outlook took some pressure off the central bank to alter course.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 20, 2020
BOJ kicks off two-day policy meeting, with no change in monetary policy likely
The Bank of Japan began a two-day policy meeting Monday and was widely expected to keep its ultraeasy monetary policy in place and upgrade its growth outlook for the next fiscal year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 15, 2020
BOJ downgrades assessments of three Japanese regions due to weakening overseas demand
The Bank of Japan on Wednesday downgraded its economic assessments of three out of the country's nine regions, citing slowing production due to weak demand from overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 27, 2019
Abe and Bank of Japan's Kuroda apply more pressure on firms to raise wages
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda piled pressure on the country's business leaders Thursday, urging them to lift wages to help boost the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 19, 2019
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady after Abe announces fiscal package
BOJ officials see a sizable impact from Abe's fiscal spending, which is expected to boost the economy by 0.35 percentage points, according to economists surveyed.
BUSINESS
Nov 28, 2019
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda backs fiscal spending but warns of climate change risks
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda endorsed on Thursday government plans to compile a fiscal spending package for disaster relief and measures to help the economy stave off heightening global risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2019
Kuroda talks up shift to fiscal firepower as BOJ reaches its limits
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's role as the prime focus for efforts to revive the world's third-largest economy is coming to an end.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 5, 2019
Kuroda says Bank of Japan's extra easing won't be limited to interest rate cuts
Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Tuesday additional monetary easing by the central bank will not be limited to cutting interest rates, while adding that the economy is likely to stay firm despite the recent consumption tax hike.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 30, 2019
BOJ starts policy meeting as weak inflation fuels easing expectations
The Bank of Japan began a two-day policy meeting Wednesday, with market participants expecting the central bank to cut its inflation forecasts, a move that would raise pressure for it to take additional steps to stimulate the economy.

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