Bank of Japan
Japan’s central bank kept monetary settings unchanged on Friday and stuck to its upbeat view on the economy
Japan's unemployment rate in November dipped to its lowest level since November 1993, official data showed Tuesday.
The dollar edged higher against the yen on Thursday.
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda looks favored to get a second five-year term when his current one ends in April, the Nikkei business paper reported.
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike, whose new conservative party is challenging Japan's ruling bloc in an Oct. 22 election.
The Bank of Japan should maintain its massive monetary stimulus and enhance its communication of how it expects to achieve its 2 percent inflation target.
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