Is Bank of Japan’s move on inflation just more desperation?

All eyes now on the US Fed, which is to announce a decision on interest rates

Dollar gains after Bank of Japan changes policy framework

Bank scraps focus on monetary base and decides to set targets for long-term rates

Bank of Japan set to ease monetary policy further

US job report seen as dimming chance of September rate rise

European stocks rise, while oil fails to recover losses

Travel and tech firms biggest gainers among European equities, as Ryanair rallies 6.1%

Brexit-weary Irish shares maintain rally until close

However, Bank of Ireland reversed its gains to slide 1.6%

Global bond yields fall to new lows

Investors fleeing to safe havens send Japanese yields below zero

Stocks struggle to make headway as bonds firm

Wall St takes a bit of a breather after hitting five-month high

Desperate search for earthquake survivors in Japan continues

Rescuers dig through rubble with bare hands after 7.3 magnitude tremor struck on Saturday

Asian shares slide, frazzled by Fed

European markets expected to fall by as much as 1%

Savers despair as Irish deposit rates lurch to zero

Some savers are earning as little as €1 a year on deposits of €10,000

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ECB warned of risks of negative interest rates

Erste Bank, Santander and UBS chiefs voice concerns over widely anticipated ECB cut

Bondholders pay Japanese government to lend it money

First time 10-year bonds are sold with negative yield

G20 stalemate on getting sluggish global economy working again

Debt-driven growth model out of favour, focus on reform and use of all available policy tools

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IMF raises pressure on euro lenders to give Greece debt relief

Fund will support Greece if it is granted ‘significant’ debt relief by European partners

A little more inflation would be good for everyone

Central bankers are missing inflation targets across the world thus putting pressure on businesses that want to increase prices

Japan falls back into recession in third quarter

Data shows world’s third-largest economy shrank an annual 0.8% in July-September

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Draghi vows not to allow dissenters to block possible ECB action

ECB chief indicates he will consider straightforward QE in early 2015

Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe calls election

Leader of ruling Liberal Democrats announces snap election after data confirms recession

Asian shares inch higher ahead of Bank of Japan decision

Markets tentatively higher as investors await outcome of the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting; Australia keeps interest rates on hold

Kuroda upbeat on economy as BOJ leaves policy on hold

Central Bank says world’s third-biggest economy 'continues to recover moderately as a trend'

Japan household spending slumps in month of July

Despite weak signs in the economy, the BOJ is optimistic that a tightening job market will lead to higher wages

Asian stocks advance as investors weigh Yellen comments

Toyota one of the main movers as markets respond to Federal Reserve chair’s comments last week

BOJ offers brighter view on growth, keeps policy steady

Bank convinced the world’s third-largest economy will continue its modest recovery

Japan’s economy picks up on surge in capital spending

Economy grew at an annualised 6.7 per cent in the first quarter, new figures show

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BOJ keeps stimulus in place, cuts view on exports in warning sign

Economists still worried about export demand

Japan’s factory output jumps ahead of sales tax hike

Core inflation at five-year high, labour demand improving and spending rising

Asia Briefing: Japanese economy grew a lacklustre 1% in Q4

Pressure grows in Japan to introduce stimulus to sustain recovery

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Tepid market performance in Asia extends to Europe

‘Cyber Monday’ expected to boost sales

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G20 hopes grow for US deal to avert default

Republican plan to extend borrowing spurs optimism debt crisis can be averted

Kuroda sets out plans to guide Japan to recovery

BOJ Governor keen to stabilise bond yields through market operations, communication

Battle with deflation far from over for new-look Bank of Japan

Omens look good as central bank leaves years of timid and ineffective policy behind

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