More central banks meet, but ability to pilot economies in doubt

LONDON (Reuters) - Most central banks have been easing policy since the start of the year and are set to do more, but it still isn't clear whether that new activism, which has pushed stock markets to record highs, will help the global economy much.

BoJ has many policy easing options if needed: Kuroda

(Reuters) - The Bank of Japan has many tools available if it were to ease monetary policy further, Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said, adding that the Japanese government bond (JGB) market is a "huge" one among various financial assets the central bank can tap.

BOJ chief tells Abe ready to take steps if price goal in doubt

(Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe he is prepared to take whatever steps needed to achieve the central bank's 2 percent inflation target if it comes under threat.

Kuroda Softens Yen Stance as Export Pain Evaporates: Currencies

Foreign-exchange traders detect a softening in Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda’s stance toward the stronger yen.

BOJ's Iwata signals chance of tapering if economy overheats

TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Kikuo Iwata signalled on Monday the possibility of withdrawing the central bank's massive monetary stimulus if the economy overheats and nudges up inflation well above its 2 percent price target.

BOJ Struggles to Convince on 2% as Abenomics Shine Fades

Half a year after Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda unleashed record monetary easing, economists see the bank failing to meet its inflation target, underscoring the case for stronger steps to revive the economy.

Abe Aide Urges BOJ Law Revision to Boost Inflation Expectations

Japan should revise its central bank law to make it accountable for job creation and ending deflation, said Etsuro Honda, an economic adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.