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Japan monetary policy

Ishiba’s Rocky Economic Road

Ishiba’s Rocky Economic Road

By Anthony Fensom
After less than one week in office, Japan’s new prime minister has already sent Japan’s financial markets on a rollercoaster ride. 

What Is Ishibanomics?

What Is Ishibanomics?

By Daisuke Akimoto
New Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru placed an emphasis on economic policy during his initial policy address. What's his prescription for Japan?
How Did Japan’s Conservatives Fall in Love With Dovish Economic Policy?

How Did Japan’s Conservatives Fall in Love With Dovish Economic Policy?

By Jio Kamata
For decades, hawkish economic policy was a hallmark of the LDP. Then Abe Shinzo changed the game with “Abenomics.”

What’s Next for Japan’s Economy After Monetary Policy Shift?

What’s Next for Japan’s Economy After Monetary Policy Shift?

By Hans Horan
Japan’s monetary policy shift, ending its experiment with negative interest rates, is unlikely to yield the expected results amid China’s economic stagnation.

Japan’s Difficult Exit From Easy Money

Japan’s Difficult Exit From Easy Money

By Anthony Fensom
Japan gets an unconventional new central bank governor at a pivotal time.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

By Anthony Fensom
Challenges and prospects for China, Japan, and India's economic growth in 2023.

Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery

Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery

By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.
Can Japan’s ‘New Capitalism’ Help Its Workers?

Can Japan’s ‘New Capitalism’ Help Its Workers?

By Ulv Hanssen
Breaking with neoliberalism will require a resolve to confront capital and political opponents. Does Kishida have what it takes?

Kuroda’s Second Chance

Kuroda’s Second Chance

By Anthony Fensom
The Bank of Japan's governor gets a second term, and more time to achieve an elusive inflation target.

Asia To Fed: Your Move First

Asia To Fed: Your Move First

By Anthony Fensom
Asian central banks aren't rushing to follow the U.S. lead on monetary tightening.

Japan’s Cheap Money Era May Be Ending

Japan’s Cheap Money Era May Be Ending

By Anthony Fensom
Japan is hopeful about the prospects of long-hoped-for inflation rates in the Year of the Rooster.
Japan Ups the Ante in War on Deflation

Japan Ups the Ante in War on Deflation

By Anthony Fensom
The Bank of Japan continues to aggressively pursue its inflation target, but how long can Kurodanomics last?

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