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‘Cautious’ Ueda nominated next Bank of Japan governor

Tokyo, Japan | AFP | Tuesday 2/14/2023 by Etienne BALMER / Katie Forster Economics professor Kazuo Ueda was nominated Tuesday as the Bank of Japan’s next governor, tasked with navigating a way forward after a decade of extraordinary monetary easing. The respected economist, described as careful and cautious, was a surprise pick for the change of guard after the outgoing governor’s deputy reportedly turned down the job. The position will likely be tough going, with […]