BOJ's tolerance of bigger stock drops shows 'stealth tapering' underway: analysts
Since the central bank isn’t propping up the stock market with ETF purchases on every dip anymore, many traders think the BOJ’s exit strategy is underway.
Fundamental structural reforms must be pursued with the leadership of the prime minister and his office.
2018's rough start shows key economic reforms still needed
Japan's path back to a healthy economic footing will involve taking painful steps and the efforts of successive generations
Bank of Japan likely to enjoy greater policy freedom if Abe quits, says former board member Kiuchi
The Bank of Japan will likely find it easier to make its inflation target less binding if recent scandals throw Prime Minister Shinzo Abe from power, according to Takahide Kiuchi, a former board member at the central bank. "If the unusually strong administration changes, the ...
The government should base the new deficit-reduction target on a more feasible growth scenario and engage in steady efforts to streamline its spending.
Abenomics starts looking a lot like Reaganomics
Traders beware: Political black swan looms over yen and Nikkei
The scandal embroiling Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration may be more serious than some investors realize, raising the potential for a rapid move in Japanese markets to discount the potential for a surprise end to the champions of Abenomics. While Abe has faced down political ...
The third and most crucial "arrow" of Abenomics — structural reform — must be carried out to achieve sustained economic growth.
Abenomics at its best: inbound tourism boom
Japan's policy advocacy for yen depreciation is poised to get stronger as it strives to keep inbound tourism booming.
Japan asks wrong question about Olympic Games
Only bold reforms, not sporting events, will ensure the big wins that Abenomics promises
Kuroda must channel his inner Greenspan
The BOJ governor must shift from being a man of bold action to one of courageous words.
Tax incentive tweak to raise Japan's wages expected to have limited appeal
On the surface, it looks like an attractive deal: Raise your workers' pay by 3 percent and your company qualifies for a substantial tax break. But a closer look suggests that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's policy actually raises the bar for companies to benefit from ...
