Japan Forfeits 30 Years to the Gyrations of the Yen
Author: Tsuchiya Hideo
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
What was once called Japan’s lost decade has now persisted for much longer than 10 years. Despite hopes that the policies of Abenomics would generate a virtuous circle of recovery, turmoil overtook the world economy before they could do so. The yen appreciated, stock prices fell, and it does not seem likely that the negative interest rate of the Bank of Japan will resuscitate the economy.
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Reading Between the Lines of Abenomics 2.0
Author: Hayakawa Hideo
Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com
Prime Minister Abe’s announcement of three new arrows to guide stage two of Abenomics took the nation by surprise. It signals a recognition that the first three arrows are not working, writes former BOJ Executive Director Hayakawa Hideo, and forebodes a major shift in monetary policy.
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Bank of Japan’s Sato warns of diminishing returns from monetary easing program
Author: Reuters
Categories: Daily Japan News
A member of the board of the Bank of Japan has warned against long-term monetary easemetn and the potential
Tags: Bank of Japan, Economy, inflation, monetary easement
Yen, oil help Bank of Japan in battle for 2% inflation
Author: Nikkei Asian Review
Categories: Daily Japan News
Bank of Japan officials are optimistic about the chances of reaching their 2% inflation goal, thanks to the falling yen and oil prices.