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Eight monetary policy meetings scheduled for 2027
The Bank of Japan has released its schedule of monetary policy meetings for 2027, setting eight two-day sessions throughout the year.
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Inflation projected at 2.5 percent as rate increases remain on track
The Bank of Japan projects core consumer price inflation at 2.5 percent for fiscal 2026, driven by higher energy costs, yen weakness, and AI demand.
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Japan services producer prices rise 3.2 percent in June
Japan's Services Producer Price Index rose 3.2 percent year-on-year in June 2026, matching the previous month's pace.
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Asian central bank forums step up cooperation on regional risks
A Bank of Japan review published in July 2026 examines the evolving role of regional frameworks EMEAP and ASEAN+3. The paper highlights their growing importance in addressing geoeconomic fragmentation, supply chain shifts, and emerging financial stability risks.
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Japan: Loan demand stable, credit standards ease slightly in outlook
The Bank of Japan's Senior Loan Officer Opinion Survey for July 2026 indicates that demand for loans from firms, local governments, and households remained largely unchanged over the past three months.
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Japanese public sees worsening economy, persistent high prices
The Bank of Japan's latest opinion survey reveals a pessimistic outlook among the general public regarding economic conditions and persistent high prices.
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Regional economies recover moderately across Japan
The Bank of Japan's latest Regional Economic Report indicates that all nine regions of Japan are experiencing moderate economic recovery or picking up.
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Japan business sentiment stable, future outlook softens
The Bank of Japan's June 2026 Tankan survey reported stable business conditions for Japanese enterprises, but revealed a weaker outlook for the coming months.
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Tamura: Japan's 2 percent inflation target already met
Bank of Japan Policy Board Member Naoki Tamura stated his view that Japan's 2 percent price stability target has already been achieved.
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Rate hike, JGB tapering discussed amid inflation risks
The Bank of Japan's June 2026 Monetary Policy Meeting saw diverse opinions on Japan's economic recovery, persistent inflation risks, and the future path of monetary policy.
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Services Producer Price Index rises 3.3 percent in May
Japan's Services Producer Price Index (All items) increased by 3.3 percent year-on-year in May 2026.
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Japan's economy recovers, BOJ raises policy rate to 0.75 percent
The Bank of Japan's semiannual report for October 2025 to March 2026 shows a moderate economic recovery.