BANK OF JAPAN

More news
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange

Stimulus Measure Hopes Lift US Stock Futures

U.S. stock index futures point to a higher open Tuesday amid hopes that central banks around the world will announce stimulus measures to boost the economy and regain the growth momentum.
Traders are pictured at their desks in front of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Markets Fall On Weak Japan Data

Most of the European markets fell Monday as investors were disappointed to note that the economic growth slowed down in the second quarter in Japan indicating that the global economy continues to falter.
A picture illustration shows Japanese 10,000 yen notes featuring a portrait of Yukichi Fukuzawa, the founding father of modern Japan, taken in Tokyo

Japan’s Quarterly Economic Growth Slows Down To 0.3%

Japan's economic growth slowed down in the April-June quarter compared to the first three months of the year, indicating that the country is losing growth momentum affected by soft global demand and weak consumer spending.
China Stocks

Asian Stock Markets Gain As China CPI Growth Slows

Asian stock markets advanced for the fourth straight session Thursday after data showed that Chinese inflation continued to cool down in July, providing more room for further policy easing to boost growth.
A woman stands on the balcony above of the DAX board at the Frankfurt stock exchange

European Stocks Gain On China Stimulus Hopes

European markets rose Thursday as investor confidence was lifted by hopes that China will announce stimulus measures to boost the economic condition and regain the growth momentum.
A man sits in front of an electronic board showing stock information at a brokerage house in Huaibei

Asian Stocks Rise As China’s Inflation Slows Down

Most of the Asian markets rose Thursday as hopes for monetary easing measures to be announced by China grew following reports that the country's inflation slowed down in July compared to the previous month.
A picture illustration shows Japanese 10,000 yen notes featuring a portrait of Yukichi Fukuzawa, the founding father of modern Japan, taken in Tokyo

Japan’s Industrial Production Falls In June

Japan’s industrial output declined in June, which is the third consecutive month showing a fall, indicating that the weakening global demand and the debt burden faced by the euro zone are affecting the country’s economy.
King

What Will Central Banks Do Next Week?

By taking policy rates to close to 0 percent and pushing deposit rates below zero, the move by Denmark may have opened the window for the ECB to take action at their meeting next week.
Asian Stocks

Week Ahead: Asian Markets Likely To Be Range-Bound

Asian markets breathed a sigh of relief Friday as the Chinese GDP figures improved, contrary to what some had feared, and eased concerns of a sharper slowdown in the world's second largest economy. The second quarter economic data showed a sequential acceleration and pointed to a pick-up in growth in the second half of the year.
IBTimes Logo

Asian Stock Markets Fall On Slowdown Fears

Asian stock markets plunged Thursday as unexpected interest rate cut in South Korea fueled concerns over global economic slowdown and the Federal Reserve offered no strong hints about another round of quantitative easing.
Nikkei Stock Exchange

Asian Markets Rise On Japan Data, EU Optimism

Most Asian markets rose Monday amid indications of improving business conditions in Japan and on continued optimism about the measures taken in the EU summit to alleviate the euro zone debt burden.
Japanese Bank Note

Japan Retail Sales Growth Slows Down In May

Japan?s retail sales growth slowed down in the year to May compared to April indicating that private consumption is getting affected by the faltering global economic conditions.

Pages

IBT Spotlight

We Help Businesses Find B2B Service Providers They Can Trust.