That’s the longest such stretch of low volumes since December 2017. As traders digest the Bank of Japan’s latest policy announcement Thursday, with one eye on the Narita Express, it remains to be seen ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan cuts inflation, economic growth forecasts
Japan will fail to reach its two-percent inflation target even by 2022, the central bank predicted on Thursday as it also revised down its estimate for growth in the world's third-largest economy. In ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan commits to very low rates at least through spring 2020, keeps policy steady
The Bank of Japan kept monetary policy steady on Thursday and clarified its intention to keep interest rates very low for a prolonged period, committing to do so at least through around the spring of ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan revises forward guidance
TOKYO--The Bank of Japan revised its forward guidance on Thursday, saying it expected to keep extremely low interest rates until at least the spring of 2020. The central bank had previously said it ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan keeps rates on hold
Japan’s central bank left its key policy rate unchanged on Thursday, committing itself to substantial stimulus into 2020 to address slow growth and low inflation. The Bank of Japan opted to hold its ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan : to maintain ultra-low interest rates at least until 2020
Tokyo, Apr 25 (EFE).- The Bank of Japan in a statement Thursday reported its decision to maintain its ultra-low interest rate monetary policy and massive asset purchases at least until 2020. It said ... ( read original story ...)
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged, updates guidance
Largely as expected, the Bank of Japan maintained its policy balance rate at -0.1% and 10-year JGB yield target about zero, and adjusted forward guidance. It maintained its forecast for 2019 core ... ( read original story ...)
A Banksy rat? Tokyo city displays work ‘by famous artist’
Tokyo (AFP) - Tokyo on Thursday displayed a drawing thought to be the work of Banksy, as the city's mayor urged the famous and mysterious street artist to get in touch. Curious Tokyoites, tourists and ... ( read original story ...)
Mixed response as Birds of Tokyo play before ANZAC Day match at the MCG
https://images.performgroup.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/d4/be/birds-of-tokyo-performance_lqezff86f1mo1o5arrwh8duuc.png?t=1389497490&w=500&quality=80 Despite plenty of criticism, Birds of Tokyo have ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn Posts Bail Again After Tokyo Court Grants Another Release
(Bloomberg) -- Carlos Ghosn’s lawyers posted a $4.5 million bond to secure his release from a Tokyo prison for the second time, giving the deposed auto titan more time to prepare his defense against ... ( read original story ...)
Ghosn: Tokyo court grants $4.5m bail to former Nissan boss
A Tokyo court has granted former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn bail set at 500 million yen ($4.5m; £3.5m), paving the way for his release from custody. He faces four charges in Japan over allegations of ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court grants Carlos Ghosn bail
The Tokyo District Court has granted bail to former Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn. The 65-year-old was detained for a second time earlier this month. Prosecutors then charged him with aggravated ... ( read original story ...)
Six best events in Tokyo for families and kids this Golden Week 2019
So go meet a few cute characters, including Hello Kitty and the Moomintrolls, sample about 100 different ice cream flavours, and marvel at the hundreds of koinobori dangling around the iconic Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo to beef up security in preparation for Japan’s era transition
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga announces the new era name "Reiwa" during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, April 1, 2019. [Photo/IC] TOKYO -- Tokyo ... ( read original story ...)
Nikkei edges higher; corporate earnings and BOJ in focus
TOKYO, April 25 (Reuters) - Japan’s Nikkei edged higher on Thursday morning in choppy trade as investors looked to profit guidance from corporate earnings and awaited a Bank of Japan policy decision. ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo court approves ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn’s $4.5m bail
Nissan's former chief Carlos Ghosn looked set to walk out of a Japanese detention centre for the second time since his arrest last year on financial misconduct charges after a Tokyo court approved his ... ( read original story ...)