Kuroda, Haruhiko – Page 2

Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt

The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?

By Ben Dooley

Bank of Japan Currency Government Bonds Inflation (Economics) Japan Kuroda, Haruhiko

Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak

The central bank widened the yield on 10-year bonds and increased its monthly asset purchases in hopes of reviving a stagnant domestic bond trade.

By Ben Dooley

Bank of Japan Banking and Financial Institutions Interest Rates Japan Kishida, Fumio Kuroda, Haruhiko Quantitative Easing

Why Japan Stands Virtually Alone in Keeping Interest Rates Ultralow

The yen is plummeting and inflation is climbing, but Japan’s economic circumstances have led to a view that raising rates would do more harm than good.

By Ben Dooley