The yen’s elevated volatility is spurring talk of intervention. But the Bank of Japan may be powerless to halt the […]
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Bank of Japan at risk as its stock portfolio on the verge of losses
The Bank of Japan may be close to losses on its 29 trillion yen stock portfolio, analysts say, raising concerns […]
Yen Surges on Safe-Haven Demand, U.S. Dollar Falls
The Japanese yen surged against the U.S. dollar on Monday in Asia as stock markets were in a sea of […]
Japan will increase funding for coronavirus-hit firms to $ 16 billion
Japan will boost its special financing for small and mid-size firms hit by the coronavirus to 1.6 trillion yen, according […]
Kuroda says BOJ will take appropriate action with eye on markets
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Monday the central bank would take appropriate action as needed with a […]
The Bank of Japan’s Kuroda offers a darker view of the economy
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Wednesday said the coronavirus outbreak could inflict big damage on the economy, stressing […]
Japan plans to replace Libor by mid-2021
Japan will aim to start releasing rates for a new benchmark that will replace the London Interbank Offered Rate (Libor) […]
Japan to tighten screws on tech giants to ensure transparency
Japan will tighten regulations to prevent technology giants including Facebook Inc and Google from abusing their market power and having […]
Yahoo Japan puts an end to ivory sales, joining other online retailers
On Wednesday, Yahoo Japan Corp. said it would end the sale of ivory to the country’s largest online auction site, […]
Spot prices fall to 3-year lows, Japan’s LNG shoppers speak fiercely
An inexorable drop in market prices for liquefied natural gas is pushing utilities in Japan to be more aggressive in […]
