Haruhiko Kuroda
Kuroda flags need for better network of emergency forex liquidity
Bank of Japan governor warns network of swap lines among major central banks may not be enough as systemic banks reach into a broader set of regions
Asia needs new growth model – BoJ’s Kuroda
Region can no longer serve as “the workshop of the world” as the trade in goods slows down, says the Bank of Japan governor
Yield curve control risks are manageable – Kuroda
BoJ governor says he shares concerns raised by Ben Bernanke, but believes the central bank will be able to cope with them
Kuroda says BoJ will not reduce easing, but helicopter money is not on its way
Governor offers clues on the central bank’s “comprehensive assessment” of its monetary policy, saying there are no limits to the scale of easing, but some policies are off the table
Kuroda says policy rules deserve further research
BoJ governor says work on policy rules and “incomplete contract theory” could help central bankers set policy more predictably
Kuroda: Negative rates having ‘visible’ impact on JGB yields
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda says rates are falling across the yield curve, falling negative up to a maturity of “around” 10 years; sees effects spreading in future
BoJ report spells out reasons for dissent on negative rate
Board members had wide range of concerns over cutting rate below zero, including communication challenges, risk of financial instability and danger of triggering a global race to the bottom
Kuroda insists there is ‘no limit’ to monetary easing
BoJ governor calls combination of QQE and negative interest rates the ‘most powerful' framework in 'history of modern central banking’ and argues there is space for more easing if need be
BoJ slashes key rate below zero in contentious decision
Kuroda mulls further cuts as central bank intensifies battle against 'deflationary mind-set' in 5-4 vote; yen drops as inflation forecast revised down
Kuroda and Davos panel see little alternative to divergence
Bank of Japan governor warns a synchronised exit from easy policy in the major economies ‘could be worse’ than the ’staggered arrangement’ at present
BoJ holds QQE fire but pushes back inflation forecast
Bank of Japan leaves asset purchase programme unchanged despite downward revision of outlook; central bank now predicts inflation target will be reached in second half of fiscal 2016
Kuroda unfazed by ‘somewhat stagnant developments’
Japan’s economy has been through a summer lull but the BoJ chief insists it will bounce back, with inflation set to rise as expectations shift and low oil prices pass through
Japan lashed by the Fed
The Abe government is using a questionable reading of history to justify policies that are increasing rather than reducing the gloom over Japan’s prospects
BoJ predicted to expand QQE, within limits
Analysts are predicting the Bank of Japan will increase asset purchases next month, but researchers are warning of speed bumps ahead
Kuroda flags three traps Asia should avoid
BoJ governor points to three traps that threaten growth in Asia and says boosting productivity is the best way to avoid becoming ensnared
Bank of Japan to shake up meeting framework
BoJ board plans to cut number of yearly meetings as part of major overhaul of deliberations aimed at making monetary policy more transparent
BoJ’s Sato says QQE becoming harder to implement
Takehiro Sato warns easing programme risks undermining confidence in central bank policy by eroding fiscal discipline, making interest rates harder to control
IMF staff tell BoJ to 'stand ready' to ease further
Statement at conclusion of IMF article IV warns inflation expectations 'broadly flat' in recent months; calls on BoJ to prepare for more easing and improve communication
Kuroda reviews QQE two years on
Bank of Japan governor says policy is working as intended, and even though inflation has fallen to zero, prices should soon ‘accelerate toward’ the 2% target
Bank of Japan cuts inflation forecast
BoJ retains asset purchases at current levels and says underlying inflation is rising steadily; expects to hit target in second half of 2016
Toyota executive slated to join BoJ board
Yukitoshi Funo, former head of company's US operations, nominated to replace Yoshihisa Morimoto at pivotal moment for the Japanese central bank
Kuroda calls for deeper understanding of expectations
Bank of Japan governor wants increased awareness of the mechanism through which inflation expectations are formed to help the design of monetary policy
Kuroda says QQE bringing ‘landmark’ changes to Japan
BoJ governor sets out evidence that extraordinary monetary easing is bearing fruit, with inflation expectations rising and workers demanding higher wages
BoJ sees inflation remaining at 0% for 'the time being'
Central bank to fall short of 2% inflation target in April as consumer prices stagnate on back of lower oil prices; more easing unlikely, says analyst