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The Bank of Japan has kept its key interest rate unchanged at between zero and 0.1 percent
The Bank of Japan has kept its key interest rate unchanged at between zero and 0.1 percent
The Bank of Japan said a vote on keeping the interest rate steady was unanimous
Bank of Japan Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa, pictured on April 19
In February, the Bank of Japan for the first time set a target level for inflation
The Bank of Japan's decision not to unveil any fresh stimulus measures also depressed sentiment
Last week, Japan posted an unexpected 1.2 percent fall in February's factory output after two months of growth
Chart showing Japan's quarterly business confidence index
Last week, Japan posted an unexpected 1.2 percent fall in February's factory output after two months of growth
The Bank of Japan has said the country's sluggish economy has shown signs of picking up
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa
With the latest monetary easing, the BoJ is intending to help nudge the year-on-year inflation rate to 1.0 percent
Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks during a news conference at its headquarters in Tokyo
With the latest monetary easing, the BoJ is intending to help nudge the year-on-year inflation rate to 1.0 percent
Man cycles in front of BOJ headquarters covered with snow in Tokyo
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa
Staff of the Bank of Japan shovels the snow at the Bank of Japan in Tokyo
An electronic board showing the Nikkei 225 index is pictured in Tokyo
Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor, Masaaki Shirakawa
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New BoJ chief pledges 'all-out efforts' on deflation

by Hiroshi Hiyama  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 21, 2013 09:18 EDT
The Bank of Japan's new governor Haruhiko Kuroda on Thursday pledged "all-out efforts" to rid Japan of growth-sapping deflation as gloomy new trade data underlined the scale of the task ahead.
 

Japan logs $8.1 billion trade deficit in February

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 20, 2013 22:09 EDT
Japan logged another trade deficit in February, this time of $8.1 billion according to the latest figures, reversing a year-earlier surplus and underscoring the uncertain state of the world's third-largest economy.
 

Outgoing BoJ chief Shirakawa says failed on deflation

by Hiroshi Hiyama  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 19, 2013 12:28 EDT
The Bank of Japan's outgoing governor on Tuesday acknowledged he failed to end the country's long-running deflation
 

Euro plummets on Cyprus bailout turmoil

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 18, 2013 18:04 EDT
The euro sank against other major currencies Monday after the proposed bailout for Cyprus, including a steep tax on bank depositors, revived concerns about the eurozone.
 

Asian markets tumble on Cyprus bailout concerns

by Danny McCord  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 18, 2013 07:34 EDT
Asian markets tumbled on Monday and the euro sank as eurozone fears returned on news that Cyprus was planning to tax bank depositors as part of a controversial bailout.
 

European stocks fall amid Cyprus talks

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 13:35 EDT
Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday in downbeat pre-weekend trading before the outcome of a major eurozone ministers meeting aiming to agree a bailout for the Cyprus government, dealers said.
 

Japan's Abe in on trade pact talks after BoJ win

by Kyoko Hasegawa  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 13:11 EDT
Japan's hard-charging prime minister on Friday said he wanted in on talks to forge a huge trade pact, the latest bold move from a man who says he is determined to lick the frail economy into shape.
 

European stocks fall before Cyprus talks

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 11:32 EDT
Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday in downbeat pre-weekend deals before the outcome of a major eurozone ministers meeting that seeks to agree a bailout for the Cyprus government, dealers said.
 

European equities slip before EU summit outcome

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 08:10 EDT
Europe's main stock markets fell on Friday in downbeat pre-weekend deals before the outcome of a major European Union summit that seeks to agree a bailout for the Cyprus government, dealers said.
 

Asian markets mixed, yen flat after BoJ vote

by Danny McCord  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 15, 2013 07:08 EDT
Asian markets were mixed on Friday following another strong lead from Wall Street, where traders took heart from more upbeat US jobs numbers.
 

Japan's Abe scores central bank win, aims at trade

by Kyoko Hasegawa  AFP Global Edition
Mar 15, 2013 04:38 EDT
Japan's hard-charging prime minister got his pick installed as central bank chief Friday, then readied to tackle the powerful farming lobby by committing the world's number three economy to pan-Pacific trade talks.
 

Japan parliament approves Kuroda as BoJ chief

by Peter Brieger  AFP Global Edition
Mar 14, 2013 22:36 EDT
Japan's parliament on Friday approved a new central bank management team that is widely expected to support the government's demands for more action to stoke the world's third-biggest economy.
 

Japan's parliament approves Kuroda as BoJ chief

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 14, 2013 21:36 EDT
Japan's parliament on Friday confirmed the appointment of Haruhiko Kuroda as Bank of Japan governor, with the new central bank chief expected to launch aggressive easing to stoke the economy.
 

Asian markets mostly rise as yen weakens

by Danny McCord  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 14, 2013 09:06 EDT
Asian markets mostly rose on Thursday, while the dollar climbed against the yen after Japan's parliament agreed the government's nominees to lead the Bank of Japan.
 

Japan's lower house approves BoJ nominations

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 14, 2013 02:30 EDT
The government's nominees to lead the Bank of Japan won approval from the lower house of parliament on Thursday, moving the trio a step closer to taking the top jobs at the central bank.
 

Asian markets slip, yen advances against dollar

by Danny McCord  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 13, 2013 07:18 EDT
Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday, with few catalysts to drive buying after recent gains, while Wall Street provided a limp lead.
 

Yen gains on BoJ nominee reports

By Staff Reporter  AFP Asian Edition
Mar 13, 2013 02:49 EDT
The yen strengthened in Asia on Wednesday as forex markets reacted to reports that Japan's main opposition party objects to one of Tokyo's nominees to lead the central bank.
 

BoJ chief nominee rules out foreign-bond buying

By Staff Reporter  AFP Global Edition
Mar 11, 2013 00:32 EDT
Tokyo's pick to head the Bank of Japan on Monday ruled out purchases of foreign bonds to stoke the economy, as the country faced criticism it was engineering a yen devaluation.
 

European stocks extend gains on Chinese, US data

by Ben Perry  AFP Global Edition
Mar 08, 2013 12:30 EST
Europe's main stock markets rose further on Friday, with traders reacting to positive Chinese economic trade data and an upbeat US jobs report, analysts said.
 

European stocks extend gains before US jobs data

by Ben Perry  AFP Global Edition
Mar 08, 2013 10:12 EST
Europe's main stock markets rose further on Friday, with traders reacting to positive Chinese economic data and upbeat US jobs data, analysts said.
 
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Facts from the Wikipedia page:

Bank of Japan
日本銀行 (Japanese)
Bank of Japan logoBOJ headquarters in Chuo, Tokyo
Bank of Japan logoBOJ headquarters in Chuo, Tokyo
HeadquartersChuo, Tokyo, Japan
Coordinates35°41′10″N 139°46′17″E / 35.6861°N 139.7715°E / 35.6861; 139.7715
Established1882
GovernorMasaaki Shirakawa
Central Bank of Japan
CurrencyJapanese yen
ISO 4217 CodeJPY
Base borrowing rate0.105%
Websitewww.boj.or.jp
Preceded byFirst National Bank