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Verifiable Credentials enhance digital identity and transaction security
Verifiable Credentials (VCs) are emerging as a key technology for secure and reliable digital identity verification.
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Japan's post-2020 inflation: Upstream surges, restrained downstream pass-through
Bank of Japan researchers investigated Japan's price pass-through dynamics during the 2020-2025 inflationary period using Final Demand-Intermediate Demand Price Indexes.
Japanese firms see stable conditions, expect weaker yen in 2026
The Bank of Japan released its March 2026 Tankan survey on April 1, revealing stable business conditions for large enterprises and a forecast for a weaker yen in fiscal year 2026.
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Japanese business sentiment shows mixed trends in March Tankan
The Bank of Japan's March 2026 Tankan survey reveals a slight improvement in current business conditions for large Japanese enterprises.
JGB market liquidity indicators updated for February
The Bank of Japan has released its monthly report on liquidity indicators in the Japanese Government Bond (JGB) markets, covering data up to the end of February 2026.
BOJ refines underlying inflation measurement for policy
The Bank of Japan has published a review clarifying the concept and measurement of underlying inflation.
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Computerization reshapes educational needs in routine work
A new Bank of Japan research paper investigates the impact of computerization on the educational composition of routine tasks.
Shadow rate models re-evaluated for Japan's ultra-low rate era
A new Bank of Japan research paper re-examines the applicability of shadow short-term interest rate models in Japan's prolonged ultra-low interest rate environment.
AI-driven recession forecasting using text and mixed data
A new Bank of Japan research paper introduces a machine learning model to forecast recessions.
Future rate hikes debated as Middle East risks weigh on BOJ
The Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Board discussed the path for future interest rate adjustments, weighing persistent inflation pressures against heightened uncertainties from the Middle East situation and its impact on crude oil prices and the yen.
Japan's natural interest rate estimates show persistent uncertainty
The Bank of Japan has re-estimated Japan's natural rate of interest using the latest data, finding considerable dispersion and uncertainty in its estimates.
BOJ study: Market perceptions of monetary policy adapt to actual changes
A Bank of Japan working paper estimates the perceived policy reaction function of Japan's market participants using survey data.