Monetary base may fluctuate as BOJ seeks yield-curve control.

As prime minister Abe encourages companies to spend more on wages, corporate cash holdings reach record level, up almost 6 percent from last year.

As prime minister Abe encourages companies to spend more on wages, corporate cash holdings reach record level, up almost 6 percent from last year.

As growth falters, central bank boosts asset-purchase fund by $126 bln.