Haruhiko Kuroda
Kuroda says oil shock has not thrown recovery off track
Inflation was nearing the target before being knocked down by the oil price collapse, BoJ governor says, insisting Japan’s ‘deflationary mind-set’ is still steadily fading
Leading central bankers unsure about impact of technology on monetary policy
Carney, Kuroda and Coeure debate the elusive Phillips curve in Davos; rejecting ‘technological pessimism', Carney says ‘just catching up is a huge opportunity of growth potential'
PBoC governor questions western central banks' ability to boost inflation
Speaking in Davos, Zhou Xiaochuan says 'monetary policy is not a panacea to reach targets', while Kenneth Rogoff says ECB QE will not be 'big enough'
BoJ minutes reveal fears of QE ‘side effects’
Minutes from meeting that saw central bank ramp up asset purchases reveal concerns among board members; Kuroda and Nakaso speak in defence of the policy
The shift to a multi-polar world
Extraterritorial reach of US policies could hasten the use of alternative currencies; decision on renminbi inclusion in SDR may be a tipping point for relevance of Bretton Woods institutions
Kuroda wins over BoJ policy rebels
Three of four dissenters at the last policy meeting line up behind Bank of Japan’s expanded easing programme as inflation slips lower
Kuroda affirms determination to ‘drastically convert’ Japan’s deflationary mindset
BoJ governor stresses commitment to continue with drastic policy measures until the ‘chronic disease of deflation’ is eradicated, in first speech since quantitative easing was ramped up
Governors and deputies address labour market conundrums at Jackson Hole
Brazil's Tombini, Japan's Kuroda and BoE deputy Ben Broadbent offer their takes on ‘new natural' unemployment rates, weak productivity growth and central bank remedies
Kuroda says ‘prompt action’ needed to address impact of demographic changes
Bank of Japan governor tells Asian policy-makers to face up to the problems created by a shrinking working age population ‘at an early stage’
Kuroda says 'premature' end of QE damaged BoJ credibility
Haruhiko Kuroda says the ‘somewhat premature’ ending of quantitative easing in 2006 made it hard for BoJ to gain credibility as a ‘deflation fighter’
Kuroda: rising inflation expectations feeding into wages
Tightening labour market conditions and higher inflation expectations are both serving to increase wages, Kuroda tells Tokyo audience
Kuroda: BoJ will do whatever necessary to hit 2% inflation
The Bank of Japan is right to target 2% inflation, governor Haruhiko Kuroda said today - adding the bank will not hesitate to make any adjustments necessary to get there
Kuroda confident of hitting inflation target
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda says economy is following the path to 2% inflation ‘as expected’; fellow board member Takahide Kiuchi has ‘more cautious outlook’
Kuroda draws on lessons from Paul Volcker’s Fed tenure
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda points to Paul Volcker’s success in lowering inflation expectations in the United States as proof of central banks' ability to influence markets
Kuroda calls for research into political constraints on monetary policy
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda stresses the need to understand more about the ‘political and administrative feasibilities’ that bind monetary policy
Kuroda sets out evidence that Japan’s recovery will persist
Bank of Japan governor highlights a range of factors that suggest Japan may be bringing 15 years of stagnation to a close – supported by the central bank’s aggressive monetary policy
Kuroda touts QQE success in Washington
BoJ governor tells Bretton Woods Committee that Japan's aggressive monetary easing policy is ‘exerting its intended effects'
Japan’s ministry of finance issues inflation-indexed JGBs after five-year absence
First linker issuance in Japan since 2009 is 3.7 times oversubscribed but success of future auctions will depend on the Bank of Japan’s ability to deliver 2% inflation
BoJ's Kuroda reports ‘steady progress' on QQE
Year-on-year rate of change in Japan's consumer price index accelerated to 0.7% in July, after having turned positive to 0.4% in June; survey evidence indicates rising inflation expectations
Kuroda believes QQE has started to ‘exert effects’
Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda says the radical easing plan unveiled in April has led to a ‘favourable turn’ in the country’s finanical markets, public expectations and economic activity
BoJ and BoK vote to keep interest rates unchanged
Bank of Japan keeps rates at zero and will continue asset purchases for 'as long as necessary' to hit 2% inflation target; regional impact of possible US tapering remains uncertain
Kuroda says QQE is ‘right on track’
Bank of Japan governor believes QQE has already prompted a ‘favourable turn’ in the financial markets and real economy; hopes improved sentiment will translate to demand
BoJ’s Kuroda highlights 'increasing attention' on capital controls
Bank of Japan governor notes greater understanding of volatile capital flows as a channel for financial shock transmission; says banking union may be plagued by 'financial trilemma'
Discontent on BoJ board over monetary policy outlook
Three board members suggest changes to the wording of the outlook for economic activity and prices as fears emerge over effects of continued QE; Kuroda and Miyao upbeat in separate speeches