The Bank of Japan has announced to expand its Asset Purchase Programme by JPY 5 trillion. JGB purchases will be increased by about JPY 10 trillion. Today's decision was largely politically … (read more…)
The yen quickly erased losses on Friday made after the Bank of Japan went slightly beyond market expectations in its much-awaited easing steps, as traders quickly covered short positions in a market already … (get the story…)
The Bank of Japan increases the size of its asset purchase program by about 5 trillion yen, or $61.7 billion, meeting some analysts expectations but falling short of the aggressive action that economists say is required to end the nation’s deflation. (get the story…)
REUTERS – Japan's Nikkei share average is expected to remain steady through Friday morning but could drop later in the day with risk appetite tempered after S&P cut Spain's rating, and if the Bank of Japan … (get the story…)
TOKYO (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is likely to ease monetary policy on Friday by boosting asset purchases by up to 10 trillion yen ($123 billion) and in doing so may extend the maturity of … (read more…)
