Inflation target timing not like 'train schedule' :BoJ deputy chief

[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan's deputy governor said Tuesday the timeline for reaching its inflation target "can't be like a train schedule", remarks that may fuel doubts about the ambitious goal of conquering years of deflation.

Japan business mood defies economic headwinds, backs BOJ optimism

(Reuters) - Confidence of Japanese manufacturers held steady in June while the service-sector mood rebounded from the prior month, an encouraging sign for the economy as it tries to hold its ground in the face of soft exports and weakening consumption.

BOJ Inflation Confidence Seen Cutting Chance of Stimulus

The confidence Bank of Japan officials are demonstrating in achieving their inflation target is lowering the chances of additional monetary easing this year even as the economy weakens.

Japan Price Gauge Rises Most Since ’98 in Boost to Abe: Economy

A gauge of Japan’s prices (JCPNEFEY) rose the most in 15 years as higher energy costs fueled broader inflation pressures, in a sign Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is making progress in stamping out deflation.

BOJ's Kuroda, upbeat on global outlook, says Japan recovery on track

(Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the U.S. and euro zone economies are gaining strength, seeking to dispel concerns among other policymakers that Japan's export engine and broader recovery were vulnerable to weakness overseas.

Tankan: Japanese business mood improves on weak yen

Japanese business sentiment improved in the January to March quarter, the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey has indicated. But the improvement was less than expected, highlighting the challenge facing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as he tries to revive economic growth.

China Monetary Tightening Pressure Eases as Growth Rebound Slows

China may hold off tightening monetary policy after growth in services and manufacturing weakened, underscoring challenges for the nation’s leaders as they open the annual session of parliament tomorrow.

Japan PM shrugs off global criticism over latest stimulus steps

(Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waded into the growing global debate about currency wars for the first time on Wednesday, shrugging off criticism that Tokyo was trying to intentionally weaken the yen with its monetary and fiscal stimulus measures.

Exclusive: Bank of Japan may ease again, double price target as government keeps up heat

TOKYO (Reuters) - The Bank of Japan will consider easing monetary policy again this month and also perhaps doubling its inflation target to 2 percent, sources said, as the economy's weakness threatens to delay its escape from two decades of deflation.

Bank of Korea: To Prioritize Economic Recovery at 2013 Rate Reviews

SEOUL--The Bank of Korea said Thursday it will prioritize economic recovery when it reviews its official interest rate each month next year, and be vigilant toward consumer price inflation, which has shown signs of easing recently.