Tag: bank of japan

Japan’s intervention offers little defence for yen

Despite its direct intervention in currency markets and a ¥10 trillion extension of its monetary stimulus, Japan has little hope of reversing yen appreciation.

By Nick Ferguson | 5 August 2011

Macro & Markets

Central bankers struggle with notion they must prick asset bubbles

Last night in Hong Kong, Charles Evans of the Federal Reserve and colleagues from the Bank of England and Bank of Japan discussed the challenges central bankers face as ...

By Jame DiBiasio | 31 March 2010

Macro & Markets

Regulatory reform is the way forward for Japan

Delegates at a Japan CFO roundtable emphasise regulatory reform instead of economic stimulus as a way to support the Japanese economy.

By Edward Russell | 11 March 2010

View Point

BOJ fracas could transform Japan’s political landscape

In the struggle to appoint a new Bank of Japan governor, the opposition Democratic Party is out to gain power rather than simply broker a sweet deal.

By Dan Slater | 18 March 2008

View Point

Japan hit by perfect storm

A stronger yen, record commodity prices and rising exposure to US subprime – can things get worse for Japan? Yes, the country could soon be without a central bank governor.

By Dan Slater | 5 March 2008

Mutual Funds & Markets

10-year JGBs on track to hit 2% yields, says Japanese firm

Mistubishi UFJ Securities says the end of ‘quantitative easing’ will increase volatility in the short end of Japan’s bond market.

By Jame DiBiasio | 13 June 2006

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