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Supply constraints intensify Japan's inflation dynamics
A new Bank of Japan working paper analyzes the impact of supply constraints on Japan's inflation dynamics, identifying persistent effects from labor and material shortages and a nonlinear amplification of price elasticity.
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BOJ's Takata assesses Japan's economy and monetary policy
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Takata Hajime delivered a speech on economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Japan.
Japan's Services Producer Price Index climbs 2.6 percent in January
The Bank of Japan reported that the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in January 2026.
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Tamura details Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Naoki Tamura presented an assessment of Japan's economic activity, prices, and monetary policy on February 13, 2026.
Female labor participation reshapes consumer demand dynamics in Japan
A new Bank of Japan working paper estimates demand function parameters for Japanese consumer products over three decades using granular point-of-sale data.
Masu details Japan's economic activity and monetary policy
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Kazuyuki Masu delivered a speech on economic activity, prices, and monetary policy in Japan on February 6, 2026.
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Sticky inflation and yen depreciation shape BOJ policy rate discussions
Bank of Japan Policy Board members discussed the need for continued monetary accommodation adjustments at their January 22-23 meeting.
Bank of Japan publishes US dollar funds operations schedule
The Bank of Japan has published the timetable and schedule for its U.S. dollar funds-supplying operations from February to June 2026.
BOJ study links subdued trend inflation to expectations and income
A new Bank of Japan (BOJ) working paper estimates Japan's trend inflation and its determinants.
Bank of Japan reviews economic and financial developments in December
The Bank of Japan's Policy Board discussed recent economic and financial developments in Japan and overseas at its December 18-19, 2025 meeting.
Bank of Japan reports Services Producer Price Index annual growth at 2.6 percent in December
The Bank of Japan reported that the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) for all items rose 2.6 percent year-on-year in December 2025.
Bank of Japan forecasts moderate growth, inflation approaching 2 percent target
The Bank of Japan projects Japan's economy will continue to grow moderately, with underlying consumer price index inflation gradually increasing towards its 2 percent price stability target by the second half of the projection period.