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Bank of Japan
Why the Bank of Japan's Negative Interest Rate Decision Matters
By Ankit Panda
Japan is experimenting with negative interest rates. Here's what that means.
Asia’s Interest Rates: Lower For Longer?
By Anthony Fensom
Asian central bankers are in a fight against deflation, and rates are coming down across the region.
Monetary Easing a Dead End for Japan
By Keita Miyaki
The BOJ continues to pursue its aggressive quantitative easing, but is it effective?
Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble
By Clint Richards
As opposition to the tax builds, Japan must find a way to support its bold economic moves.
The Bank of Japan’s Very Bold Move
By Anthony Fensom
Quantitative easing lives on in Japan as the central bank tries to rescue Abenomics.
Bank of Japan Urged to Print More Money
By Anthony Fensom
The OECD urges central banks in Japan and Europe to step up their monetary easing.
Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.
Japan’s Consumption Dilemma
By Clint Richards
A strategy to increase consumer spending is needed to sustain Abenomics.
Business and the BOJ Spurring on Abenomics
By Clint Richards
Corporate capital expenditure spikes in first quarter, and the BOJ reaffirmed its inflation commitment.
BOJ Hints at Tapering, Emphasizes Reform
By Clint Richards
As signs of inflation emerge, some central bank officials want Abe to follow through with structural reforms.
Japan’s Nemesis Threatens Europe
By Anthony Fensom
As Japan struggles to contain deflation, the eurozone may see prices begin to fall.
Abenomics in 2013: Is Japan Back?
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe's economic policies had a great year in 2013 but challenges lie ahead.