Bank of Japan

But he said production facilities in the affected areas are likely to return to pre-quake levels by the end of the year, referring to a Bank of Japan growth projection.

Japan to Spend $124 Billion on Recovery Andrew Monahan 2011

Attention is also focused on the Bank of Japan, which is holding a one-day policy board meeting on Thursday, where it's expected to discuss further monetary easing.

Euro at 7-Week High After Roller-Coaster EU Summit Takashi Mochizuki 2011

To be sure, many economists believe the Fed will move earlier than the European Central Bank -- which has its benchmark rates at a higher base of 1.0% -- and the Bank of Japan, which is trying to confront a deflationary spiral by easing policy even further.

Global Data Bolster Case for Depegging the Yuan Michael Casey 2010

To be sure, many economists believe the Fed will move earlier than the European Central Bank -- which has its benchmark rates at a higher base of 1.0% -- and the Bank of Japan, which is trying to confront a deflationary spiral by easing policy even further.

Global Data Bolster Case for Depegging the Yuan Michael Casey 2010

To be sure, many economists believe the Fed will move earlier than the European Central Bank -- which has its benchmark rates at a higher base of 1.0% -- and the Bank of Japan, which is trying to confront a deflationary spiral by easing policy even further.

Global Data Bolster Case for Depegging the Yuan Michael Casey 2010

The SNB decision also shifted attention to the Bank of Japan, which is facing similar problems with deflation and a strong currency.

Switzerland Steps In to Set Franc Ceiling 2009

The Bank of Japan was the last major central bank to intervene in currency markets and is also facing deflation and a strong currency.

Swiss Take Deflation Fight to the Currency Markets 2009

But because the Bank of Japan is the only major central bank not seen targeting inflation, the yen won't benefit much, analysts say.

Dollar expected to slip 2008

The announcement came early Monday morning from the four participating central banks and the Bank of Japan, which is considering similar measures.

Fed Opens Cash Spigot to Overseas Credit Markets 2008

But as the Bank of Japan is the only major central bank not seen targeting inflation, the yen won't benefit much, say analysts.

Dollar to Get No Fed Aid 2008