Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Hiroshi Nakaso takes up APEC advisory post at BOJ

Hiroshi Nakaso BOJ

Hiroshi Nakaso accepted a position organizing an APEC advisory council-sponsored financial conference. He did not address the selection process for the new central bank governor. Uncertainty remained regarding whether his decision will impact the nomination process. Hiroshi Nakaso, a former deputy governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), who is widely seen as a strong … Read more

Death of the father of “Abenomics” may allow Japan to reduce stimulus

Abenomics

The death of Shinzo Abe makes any immediate challenge to his legacy unlikely. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida could eventually allow him to phase out Abe’s policies. Analysts say he wants to normalize fiscal and monetary policies. And gradually wind down Abenomics. Japan’s Economy Minister Fumio Kishida has endorsed the Bank of Japan’s ultra-low interest rate policy. … Read more