Akio Yoshino

Nikkei 225 Erases Loss on Speculation of BOJ Stimulus

Japan’s Nikkei 225 Stock Average climbed for a sixth day after the yen weakened amid speculation the Bank of Japan will add stimulus at a meeting next week. The gauge fell earlier as companies including Mitsubishi Corp. cut profit forecasts.

Japanese Stocks Drop on Growth Concern, Spanish Riots

Japanese stocks advanced, with the Topix Index rebounding from its steepest drop since May, after a report of declining Chinese industrial profits fanned bets policy makers will take steps to buoy Asia’s biggest economy.

Asian Stocks Rise 7th Day as Fed Boosts Asset Purchases

Asian stocks rose a seventh day, sending the benchmark index to its longest winning streak since January 2011, after the Federal Reserve said it will buy mortgage-backed securities to bolster economic growth.

Asian Stocks Post Biggest Weekly Advance in 2012 on Fed Stimulus

Asian stocks gained this week, with the regional benchmark index posting its biggest weekly advance since December, after the Federal Reserve said it will buy mortgage-backed securities to bolster economic growth.

Asian Stocks Tumble on U.S. Growth, Europe Debt Concerns; Canon, BHP Slump

Asian stocks tumbled, dragging down the MSCI Asia Pacific Index by the most in 14 months after a U.S. jobs report missed economist estimates and concern grew that Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis is spreading.

Japan 10-Year Yields Fall, Match 7-Year Low, on BOJ Rates, Asset Purchases

Japan’s 10-year bonds rose, with yields matching a seven-year low, after the Bank of Japan pledged to expand its balance sheet and lowered interest rates.

Japan, Australian Stock Futures Fall on Europe Concern

Japanese shares dropped for a fourth day after the Dutch prime minister resigned over austerity measures, deepening concern over Europe’s debt crisis, and a leading gauge of China’s economic growth slowed.

Asian Stocks Decline for Second Week on U.S. Jobs, European Debt Concerns

Asian stocks fell for a second week after a U.S. jobs report missed economist estimates and concern grew that Europe’s crisis of government debt is spreading.

Japan Stocks Erase Losses on China Stimulus Expectations

Japanese stocks reversed losses after a survey indicated China’s manufacturing may contract at a faster pace in August, boosting expectations for stimulus. Shares fell earlier on a strengthening yen.

Japan Bonds Gain, Yields Fall to Seven-Year Low on BOJ Easing Speculation

Japanese bonds rose, pushing benchmark 10-year yields to the lowest level since 2003, amid speculation the government will persuade the central bank to take further measures to keep borrowing costs low.

"The yen is weakening further and there's a strong expectation the BOJ will ease monetary policy."

- Akio Yoshino on Oct 21, 2012

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Groping Complaint on S. Korean Spokesman Pursued in D.C.

U.S. Stocks Advance on Economic Optimism Amid Stimulus

U.S. Posts Widest Monthly Surplus Since 2008 on Revenue

IRS Apologizes for Extra Scrutiny of Anti-Tax Groups

Rand Paul Cuts Own Path Bucking Republicans on Gay Rights