Kuroda Faces Opposition Even After BOJ Extended Price Target

Even the Bank of Japan’s recently extended timeframe for achieving its inflation target may be too optimistic, according to some members of the BOJ’s policy board.

GDP and BOJ: All eyes on Japan this week

A flurry of economic data, alongside a central bank decision in Japan, will likely hog the spotlight in Asia this week.

Kuroda sprang easing surprise to head off damaging inflation forecast

(Reuters) - The Bank of Japan Governor not only surprised the markets with his latest splurge of monetary easing.

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 projects inflation exceeding 2 percent, keeps bullish view intact

(Reuters) - The Bank of Japan projected for the first time on Wednesday that inflation will exceed 2 percent roughly two years from now, underscoring its conviction that a sustained end to deflation is on the horizon without additional stimulus.

BOJ to hold fire but exports seen as a concern

TOKYO, March 11 (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan is expected to maintain its massive monetary stimulus on Tuesday on a view the economy can weather a sales tax increase in April without extra support, although there is expected to be some concern about weakness in exports.

Fed Shows BOJ Needs More Easing Amid Yen Rally: Chart of the Day

The Bank of Japan’s record policy easing is dwarfed by the Federal Reserve’s efforts, showing Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has plenty of room to expand stimulus after this year’s surge in the yen.

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.

BOJ Chief Says Japan's Financial System Stable

TOKYO--Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda said Monday the country's financial system remains stable, despite continued high volatility in the Japanese government bond market after the central bank's introduction of aggressive monetary easing measures earlier this month.