Economy
Japan consumer inflation at 41-year high, keeping BOJ under pressure
January core CPI rose 4.2% year-on-year, matching market forecast
January core CPI rose 4.2% year-on-year, matching market forecast
Governor nominee Ueda seen as more attuned to easing's side effects
Banks and payment service companies expected to take part in project
'Nonideological' pragmatist tasked with unwinding controversial legacy of predecessor Kuroda
Economists mostly expect change to yield curb control or complete exit
Opposition leader calls for review of central bank's ultra-loose policy
Deputy governor's beliefs led him to pass on job that was his for the taking
Key is to prevent further decline in potential growth rate and seek higher level
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Market dysfunction and tensions with traders mean rocky road ahead
Veteran regulator Himino and policy architect Uchida eyed for deputy posts
BOJ purchases squeeze liquidity even as outstanding balance tops $7.6tn
Academic candidate says current ultra-easy policy is 'appropriate'
Deputy chief Amamiya seen as one of top candidates to succeed Kuroda
Speculation for monetary policy shift continues to grow
Potential candidate to lead BOJ has perspective on ending crisis role
Analysts see pick muting likelihood of early exit from easing
Exclusive: Final discussions underway for nomination of Kuroda's successor
Assessing pros and cons of past moves key before monetary policy shift
Central bank's yield cap decision in December played significant role
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