BOJ slightly more optimistic on economy as business mood improves
As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its pledge of increasing base money at an annual pace of 80 trillion yen ($662 billion) through aggressive asset purchases.
May 22, 2015, 10:34 AM ISTYen edges up after Bank of Japan holds fire on stimulus
In Tokyo trade, the dollar bought 120.83 yen, down from 120.91 yen just before the announcement and 121.07 yen in New York late Thursday.
May 22, 2015, 10:26 AM IST