Last year when Trunk Hotel opened in Tokyo it instantly shook up the city’s hotel scene. Despite being a leader in zeitgeisty fashion and impeccable design, Japan’s capital lacked a cool hotel up unti... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei bounces as chip sector tracks U.S. gains; earnings boosts rally
TOKYO, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei bounced to a one-week high on Thursday as chip-related stocks surged in line with their U.S. counterparts, while first-half earnings from firms such as Sony an... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan holds fire, flags risks to growth, financial system
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday and slightly trimmed its inflation forecasts as global trade frictions clouded the economic outlook, reinforcing views the central bank is in ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Central Bank Stands Pat as Risks Rise in Long Battle to Stoke Inflation
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan stayed the course on monetary stimulus while confirming in updated forecasts that it won’t meet its inflation target for years to come. The central bank left its polic... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan rules out early rate hike, warns of growth, financial risks
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan’s central bank chief on Wednesday ruled out a near-term interest rate hike amid risks from global trade disputes, but also raised a firm warning about vulnerabilities in the fi... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps policy steady, cuts inflation forecast
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Wednesday and cut its price forecasts, reinforcing market expectations that subdued inflation will force it to maintain its massive stimulus program fo... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan lowers inflation forecasts again
Japan's central bank revised down inflation forecasts again on Wednesday, in the latest sign it has failed to make headway towards its two percent target despite years of massive monetary easing. The ... ( read original story ...)