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BOJ raises policy rate to 1.0 percent
The Bank of Japan has raised its uncollateralized overnight call rate to around 1.0 percent, up from 0.75 percent.
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BOJ reduces JGB purchases, targeting 2 trillion yen monthly
The Bank of Japan will reduce its monthly outright purchases of Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) by approximately 200 billion yen each calendar quarter until March 2027.
Kamiyama flags NBFI growth, risks to Japan's financial system
Bank of Japan Executive Director Kamiyama highlighted the growing role of non-bank financial intermediaries (NBFIs) and investment funds at the AIMA Japan Annual Forum on May 14. He discussed their global expansion, characteristics in Japan, and potential risks to financial system stability.
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Kamiyama: BOJ advances CBDC, reorganizes discussion groups
Bank of Japan Executive Director Kazushige Kamiyama announced that no critical technical issues have been identified for the social implementation of a central bank digital currency.
Kamiyama outlines future of Japan's payment systems
Bank of Japan Executive Director Kamiyama Kazushige outlined the future evolution of Japan's payment and settlement systems, focusing on wholesale and retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives.
Japan office rents depreciate 1.4% annually, renovations boost value
A Bank of Japan working paper finds that office rents in Japan depreciate at a consistent rate of 1.4% annually for about 25 years.
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Ueda warns of Middle East impact on Japan's inflation
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discussed the outlook for Japan's economic activity and prices, emphasizing the impact of increased Middle East tension.
BOJ group debates JGB purchase reduction pace
The Bank of Japan's Bond Market Group held its 24th round of meetings on May 21-22, 2026.
BOJ to revise Tankan survey, adds wage data collection
The Bank of Japan plans to revise its quarterly Tankan business survey.
BOJ aligns climate disclosures with TCFD recommendations
The Bank of Japan has published its climate change initiatives, detailing its approach and progress in line with the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) recommendations.
Ueda: Initial conditions key to oil shock inflation
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda reviewed Japan's five-decade experience with major oil price shocks, highlighting how initial economic conditions shaped their inflationary impact.
Services Producer Price Index rises 3.0 percent in April
Japan's Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) for all items rose 3.0 percent year-on-year in April 2026.