Bank of Japan

Markets subdued after the previous session's solid recovery as traders remain cautious amid corporate news and earnings reports.

Yen slides against dollar as BoJ governor announces his early departure.

The early exit of BoJ governor allows the government to introduce its aggressive stimulus measures soon.

Departures of Bank of China and Bank of Japan bosses leave policy questions as two of world's biggest economies plot new monetary policy strategies.

The Bank of Japan official says the lender can step up easing measures in required to help economic recovery.

Retail sales rose 0.4 percent in the month down from the 1.2 percent gain in November, underscoring weak consumer sentiments.

Markets open positive as US earnings, European economic outlook and Chinese industrial profits boost investor sentiments.

The aggressive stimulus measures from Japan's new government prompt analysts to estimate improved conditions.

Markets open lower as traders await UK's fourth quarter GDP and Germany's IFO business survey.

Japan's consumer prices fall in December raises deflation concerns despite the recent government efforts to boost inflation rates.

Japanese sentiments rise as weak inflation figures trigger fresh monetary easing hopes.

Japan records annual deficit of 139.7bn yen with the EU while its trade deficit with China doubles to record 3.52tn yen.

Traders positive as technology majors Google and IBM post better-than-expected quarterly results.

Technology heavyweights Google and IBM post better-than-expected results.

Stock markets post modest declines as bond and currency traders prepare for David Cameron's key EU speech in London

Markets open lower as traders consider Bank of Japan's aggressive stimulus plans and earnings reports from major US firms.

The BoJ relents to government demands and resorts to US Federal Reserve-style asset purchase plans.

Bank of Japan adopts 2% inflation target and open ended asset purchase programme to stimulate economic growth.

US markets closed for Martin Luther King holiday keep traders on the sidelines as investors await Bank of Japan policy decision.

Markets positive as US debt ceiling fears ease after Republicans propose 3-month extension to borrowing limit.

Chinese stocks extend gains on the strong GDP figures, but Japanese traders remain cautious on the central bank meet.

Bank of Japan may consider open ended purchase of government and other assets in a bid to raise inflation levels to 2 percent, according to a report.

Traders upbeat as Chinese economy beats expectations and yen extends its weak run.

Investor sentiments pick up as yen resumes its weak outlook against dollar ahead of Bank of Japan's policy meet early next week.

Yen continues to decline amid bets the BoJ will add deeper stimulus while euro gains on cautious economic optimism.

Japan's currency hit a two and a half year low against the US dollar as investors bet BoJ will bow to new government pressure and add trillions in new stimulus.

Markets outside Japan pickup despite a weak start as traders await further US corporate earnings reports and yen weakened against the dollar.

Japan's 10.3trn yen stimulus package intends to boost business investments and infrastructure development.

Markets positive as China trade surplus data boost hopes of economic recovery ahead of European Central Bank and Bank of England policy meets.

Markets upbeat as US lawmakers avert "fiscal cliff" crisis and China economic indicators point to better outlook.