Bank of Japan

monetary policy: Stocks in Japan were falling as the yen USDJPY, -0.03% strengthened slightly against the U.S. dollar, according to Market Watch. Many analysts say they expect Bank of Japan officials, who will begin a two-day monetary policy meeting Wednesday, to unveil further easing measures in a bid to stimulate the stagnant economy, generate inflation and depreciate the yen. People are either taking bets off the table or reluctant to position themselves before this week meetings, said Alex Furber, senior client services executive for CMC Markets in Singapore. A weaker currency helps Japanese exporters sell goods at more-competitive prices abroad. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group 8316, -1.49% fell 2.6% and casualty insurer Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Holdings 8630, -1.45% lost 2.3%. 3 things to know about Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial raised $4.5 billion at a roughly $60 billion valuation, the largest-ever private fundraising round for a tech company. Shares of financial companies led Japan stock market lower. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.