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All-male BOJ picks another blow for gender equality in Japan

Once again, three men are set to lead the Bank of Japan (BOJ), underscoring the hurdles women face in reaching leadership positions in a country that ranks the lowest among advanced economies for gender equality.

Reuters

Former BOJ member Ueda tapped to succeed Kuroda

The government plans to nominate Kazuo Ueda, 71, an economist and former Bank of Japan policy board member, to succeed outgoing BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda, whose term ends April 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Yen strengthens on reports Ueda picked as Bank of Japan chief

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's government plans to nominate economics professor Kazuo Ueda as Bank of Japan chief, reports said Friday, an unexpected pick that sent the yen rallying against the dollar.

AFP

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SET gains as Asian bourses enjoy upbeat week

RECAP: Asian stocks rose on Friday and were poised for their fifth straight week of gains as China's reopening and data highlighting a resilient US economy boosted investor sentiment.

Bangkok Post

Japan PM Kishida to pick new BOJ chief while monitoring economy

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make a decision on the next Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor while watching future economic trends, he said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Political Pulse / Japan's unbalanced public finances need open-eyed risk management

Japan's government debt has been exceptionally high among major industrialized countries for over two decades. The risks posed by this massive debt must be properly analyzed and managed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan inflation hits four percent in December

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's consumer prices rose four percent in December from a year earlier, a level not seen since December 1981, fuelled in part by higher energy bills, government data showed Friday.

AFP

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Markets drift after Wall St tumble as recession fears return

Hong Kong (AFP) - Markets were mixed Thursday while oil prices fell and the dollar weakened after disappointing US data renewed worries about a recession in the world's biggest economy.

AFP

US stocks retreat while Bank of Japan decision weighs on yen

New York (AFP) - Wall Street stocks tumbled Wednesday as traders weighed the latest US data showing slowing economic activity, while the yen retreated after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.

AFP

Stock Market Live: Stocks Close Sharply, Bonds Rally on Bank of Japan Surprise; Retail Sales, Inflation In Focus

A surprise hold on rates and policy moves from the Bank of Japan overnight has bond markets rallying, with stocks eyeing retail sales and earnings data.

The Street

Tokyo stocks surge, yen sinks as Bank of Japan holds policy

London (AFP) - Tokyo's stock market surged Wednesday, with exporters boosted by a tumbling yen after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.

AFP

Stocks Waver, Retail Sales, United Airlines, Moderna, Albertsons - Five Things To Know

Stock futures waver, bonds rally on Bank of Japan surprise; December retail sales in focus amid gas price retreat; United Airlines shares higher on earnings beat, bullish outlook; Moderna shares leap on positive data from RSV drug trial and Albertsons gets court approval for $4 billion dividend payment.

The Street

World shares mixed, yen falls after BOJ keeps policy intact

Share are mixed in Europe and Asia, with Tokyo gaining more than 2% after Japan's central bank kept its lax monetary policy unchanged, dispelling speculation it would yield to pressure to tighten credit

The Independent UK

Tokyo shares jump after Bank of Japan keeps policy unchanged

Share have advanced in Asia, with Tokyo gaining more than 2%, after Japan's central bank kept its lax monetary policy unchanged, dispelling speculation it would yield to pressure to tighten credit

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Asian markets up on recovery hopes, yen sinks after BoJ decision

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets rose Wednesday to maintain their strong start to the year, with Tokyo soaring and the yen tumbling after the Bank of Japan decided against further tweaking monetary policy.

AFP

Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged, yen weakens

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan's central bank left its ultra-easy monetary policy unchanged Wednesday, bucking heavy speculation that it could again tweak a key lever, and sending the yen plunging.

AFP

Most Asian markets rise on recovery hopes

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian markets mostly rose Wednesday following a mixed lead from Wall Street as traders fought to maintain the strong start to the year.

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Dow Jones Futures Rise On Bank Of Japan Surprise; Tesla, Moderna Lead Early Movers

Futures rose and yields fell as the Bank of Japan stayed dovish. The market rally paused while Tesla stock jumped. United Airlines, Moderna rose overnight. Microsoft job cuts loom.

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Asian stocks struggle after China data but outlook hopeful

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday after data showed China's economy at its slowest pace in four decades last year, though traders remain hopeful about the country's outlook as it emerges from years of debilitating zero-Covid measures.

AFP

Asian stocks struggle, even as China growth tops forecasts

Hong Kong (AFP) - Asian stocks mostly fell Tuesday but pared early losses after data showed China's economy grew more than expected last year, while traders remain hopeful about the country's outlook as it emerges from years of debilitating zero-Covid measures.

Reuters

Japan Kishida vows to debate govt, BOJ roles with new central bank head

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday his government and the central bank must discuss their relationship in guiding economic policy after he names a new Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor in April.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida looks ahead to tackling economic, constitutional issues

How will Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deal with mounting challenges, both domestic and global? The Yomiuri Shimbun Political News Editor Shinichi Murao interviewed him about defense, the economy, diplomacy and more.

AFP

Markets mostly rise at start of new year, but worries persist

Hong Kong (AFP) - Most markets bounced from early losses and the yen hit a seven-month high Tuesday to start the year on a positive note, but ongoing worries about interest rates, China's growth and the Ukraine war continue to dampen the mood.

The Independent UK

Asian shares higher in thin holiday trading

Shares have advanced in Asia in thin holiday trading

The Independent UK

Asian markets follow Wall St lower on inflation worries

Shares have fallen in Asia after a retreat on Wall Street driven by fears that strong economic data will lead the Federal Reserve to double down on its interest rate hikes to tame inflation

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