My post on the BOJ is here

Reuters and FT both with quick resposnes, but pretty much along the same lines as what I already posted

via Reuters:

  • BOJ warned that the country's exports and output were feeling the pinch from slowing demand in emerging markets
  • "Japan's economy has continued to recover moderately but exports and output are affected by the slowdown in emerging economies"
  • BOJ also cut its assessment of exports and factory output, saying they are flat

FT:

  • BOJ said the domestic economy is stabilising
  • Commentary on the international scene was a bit more bearish