Reduction in capital requirements for banks is designed to generate US$66 billion in new loans in advance of presidential election; some think the move won't help.

But global finance chiefs draw the line at publicly advocating a weaker yen.

But global finance chiefs draw the line at publicly advocating a weaker yen.

As Japan renews monetary stimulus, sliding yen creates concern.

As Japan renews monetary stimulus, sliding yen creates concern.

Benchmark rate lowered for eighth time, to record 8%.