Abe hopes BOJ keeps stimulus to meet inflation goal, upbeat on economy

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday he hopes the central bank continues with its bold monetary easing campaign to achieve its 2 percent inflation target.

Japan May inflation seen falling minus tax hike, likely to rise

(Reuters) - Japan's consumer inflation is expected to ease slightly in May, excluding a sales tax hike, as gains in gasoline moderated, but prices are believed likely to accelerate soon as a tight labor market supports consumer spending.

Asian Stocks Cap Biggest Weekly Gain in Almost a Year

Asian stocks rose this week, with the regional benchmark rebounding from two weekly losses to post its biggest advance in almost a year, as finance shares led gains.