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BOJ may extend pandemic-aid schemes to support fragile recovery

Japan's economy shrank an annualised 3.9% in the first quarter and is seen making only a modest rebound, if any, in the current quarter after an extension of coronavirus emergency curbs for Tokyo and other major areas.

Published 14 Jun, 2021 12:54pm

Opinion

As Fed taper looms, global central banks eye their own exits from stimulus

Haunted by memories of past US interest rate hikes, the world’s central banks are laying the groundwork for a...

Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am

Markets

BOJ putting independence at risk with quasi-fiscal steps, says ex- central bank policymaker

The BOJ's independence, however, would be tested when the economy improves and inflation begins to tick up, Suda added.

Published 25 May, 2021 01:16pm

Business & Finance

BOJ likely in no mood yet to aid market with big ETF buying

BOJ refrains from ETF buying even as Japan shares tank.
BOJ's analysis shows threshold for ETF buying is higher.
Market shock like last year's COVID crisis likely new trigger.
Volatility, degree of instability key to timing of ETF buying.

Published 12 May, 2021 06:48pm

Markets

BOJ inflation prediction to show limits of Gov Kuroda's ultra-easy policy

While the BOJ may paint a rosier view on the economy due to robust exports, it will warn of the strains on consumption from a recent resurgence in COVID-19 infections, they said.

Published 21 Apr, 2021 12:21pm

Business & Finance

Japan manufacturers’ mood hits 2-year high on chip demand

TOKYO: Confidence among Japanese manufacturers rose to a more than two-year high in April, as strong demand in the...

Published 17 Apr, 2021 03:28am

Markets

BOJ's Kuroda warns of lingering pandemic pain for economy

A restaunt operator in Nagoya, central Japan, complained that customers weren't returning much due to caution over the pandemic, according to the report.

Published 15 Apr, 2021 12:14pm

Markets

Japanese March wholesale prices up

TOKYO: Japanese wholesale prices marked their first annual increase in more than a year in March, a sign that rising...

Published 13 Apr, 2021 04:31am

Business & Finance

BoJ sees scope to set common rules on CBDCs with major central banks

TOKYO: A group of the world’s seven major central banks has scope to set common rules and platforms for their own...

Updated 12 Apr, 2021 09:15am

Business & Finance

Japan's regulators to check high-risk trades after Archegos

FSA, BOJ to scrutinise banks over Archegos losses – Nikkei.
Move underscores FSA's concern over huge losses at some banks.
Archegos-related losses caught many policymakers off-guard.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 05:36pm

Markets

Even as it tapers, BOJ invents new weapon to stimulate growth

Drawing less attention was the creation of a new "interest scheme to promote lending," a highly technical programme aimed at compensating banks for the hit from negative interest rates.

Published 07 Apr, 2021 12:58pm

Business & Finance

BoJ kicks off experiments on issuing digital currency

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan (BoJ) began experiments on Monday to study the feasibility of issuing its own digital...

Published 06 Apr, 2021 04:23am

Markets

Japan's central bank kicks off experiments on issuing digital currency

If necessary, the central bank will launch a pilot programme that involves payment service providers and end users, BOJ Executive Director Shinichi Uchida said last month.

Published 05 Apr, 2021 12:05pm

Business & Finance

Japan’s cash balance surges

TOKYO: The amount of money circulating in Japan soared by a fifth to hit a record in March as central bank pumped ...

Published 03 Apr, 2021 03:41am

Markets

JGBs fall amid speculation BOJ to reduce bond purchases

The five-year yield gained 0.5 basis point to minus 0.095%.

Published 31 Mar, 2021 12:57pm

Markets

U.S. dollar rises as sentiment turns cautious on hedge fund default concerns

The dollar index, a measure of the greenback's value against six other major currencies, hit as high as 92.919, its strongest level since November last year.

Published 30 Mar, 2021 02:34am

Markets

BOJ debated bright signs in economy in March even as it reviewed policy tools

The remarks reinforce a dominant market view that the BOJ will keep monetary policy steady for the time being in hope a rebound in overseas demand will underpin Japan's export-reliant economy.

Published 29 Mar, 2021 12:54pm

Markets

BOJ official says CBDC could play key, global settlements role

While there is no change in the BOJ's stance it currently has no plan to issue a central bank digital currency.

Published 26 Mar, 2021 12:22pm

Business & Finance

BoJ fine-tunes massive stimulus in long drive to boost prices

TOKYO: The Bank of Japan slightly loosened its grip on long-term interest rates on Friday and laid the groundwork to...

Published 20 Mar, 2021 04:39am

Markets

JGB futures fall after BOJ widens 10-year yield trading band

At the short end, the two-year JGB yield rose 0.5 basis point to minus 0.140%.

Published 19 Mar, 2021 11:43am

Markets

Long-term JGB yields fall ahead of Fed, BOJ meetings

The 30-year JGB yield fell 0.5 basis point to 0.660%.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:48pm

Markets

Japan stocks end flat as investors await Fed, BOJ verdicts

The stocks that gained the most among the top 30 core Topix names were Takeda Pharmaceutical Co Ltd up 2.53%, followed by Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd gaining 1.78%.

Published 17 Mar, 2021 12:18pm

Markets

BOJ must prepare 'thoroughly' on digital currency, says Kuroda

While the BOJ currently has no plan to issue CBDC, central banks must not wait idly until the need to roll out its own digital currency arises, he told a seminar.

Published 16 Mar, 2021 12:03pm

Markets

Tokyo stocks open marginally higher ahead of key data

In Tokyo, e-commerce giant Rakuten skyrocketed 20.72 percent to a day-time upper limit of 1,503 yen and Japan Post gained 1.95 percent to 1,045.5 yen after the companies confirmed reports that the two firms agreed to form a capital alliance.

Published 15 Mar, 2021 10:29am

Markets

Take on more risk or taper? BOJ faces tough choice with REIT buying

BOJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda has said the review won't lead to a tightening of monetary policy.

Published 04 Mar, 2021 09:45am

Markets

BOJ policymaker highlights cost of huge asset buying, signals tweak in March review

With the coronavirus pandemic likely to prolong its battle to fire up inflation to its 2% target, the BOJ unveiled a plan to conduct in March a review of its policy tools to make them more "sustainable and effective."

Published 10 Feb, 2021 12:06pm

Markets

BOJ won't dial back stimulus, seeks more nimble policy

"Inflation expectations have weakened somewhat and the output gap has deteriorated significantly" due to the hit from the pandemic, Wakatabe said.

Published 03 Feb, 2021 12:09pm

Markets

BOJ seen widening yield band, trimming super-long bond buying, says ex-deputy Iwata

The moves will be among steps the BOJ will unveil in March to make its policy more sustainable, said Iwata, who retains close contact with incumbent policymakers.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 12:52pm

Markets

10-year JGB yields edge lower after strong auction

The 10-year JGB yield fell 0.5 basis point to 0.050%.

Published 02 Feb, 2021 12:49pm

Markets

BOJ debated merits of bigger yield moves ahead of March review

Under yield curve control (YCC), the BOJ guides short-term rates at -0.1% and 10-year bond yields around 0% through huge bond purchases. It also pledges to buy ETFs by up to 12 trillion yen ($115 billion) per year as part of its stimulus programme.

Published 29 Jan, 2021 12:00pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 29	278.53
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 29	278.03
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 29	156.41
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 29	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 29	1.25
Euro to USD / Apr 29	1.07

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 26	5099.96
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 26	37934.76
Nasdaq / Apr 26	15927.90
Dow Jones / Apr 26	38239.66
India Sensex / Apr 29	74257.68
Hang Seng / Apr 29	17861.75
FTSE 100 / Apr 29	8179.85
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 29	18202.27

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 26	20535
Petrol/Litre / Apr 29	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 29	83.16
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 29	209105
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 29	2332.70
Diesel/Litre / Apr 29	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 29 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 29 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 29 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 29 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 29 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 29 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 29 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 29 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 29 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 29 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 29 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 29 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 29 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 29 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 29 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 29 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 29 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 29 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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