Bank of Japan branch managers survey

Wednesday Double Feature: U.S. CPI Release & Publication of Fed Beige Book

July 12, 2023

Stock markets overnight fell 0.8% in Japan and China but in Europe thus far have climbed by 0.5% (Spain) to 1.2% (Germany). Yesterday’s U.S. share price gains have been modestly extended by U.S. futures. Ten-year sovereign bond yields are lower by 4 basis points in the U.K. and Italy, 3 basis points in France and […] More

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April 17, 2014

Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda reiterated his upbeat view that recovery will resume soon after the initial setback this quarter caused by a consumption tax.  While expressing satisfaction with current policy settings, he also indicated a readiness to augment stimulus if such becomes necessary.  The Bank of Japan released results of its quarterly branch managers […] More

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