Bank of Japan
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.
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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.
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Japan's Services Producer Price Index climbs 2.7 percent in February
The Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) for all items in Japan rose 2.7 percent year-on-year in February 2026.
Bank of Japan's Research Department publishes new core CPI indicators
The Bank of Japan's Research and Statistics Department has begun publishing data on estimated consumer price inflation (CPI) rate, which excludes institutional factors, to accurately capture developments in prices.
Japan's output gap and labor market indicators show latest trends
The Bank of Japan has released its latest estimates for the output gap, potential growth rate, and key labor market indicators.
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Japan's economy recovers moderately, inflation seen decelerating
The Bank of Japan's Policy Board reviewed Japan's economic and financial developments at its January 22-23, 2026 meeting.
Japan's Q4 2025 preliminary flow of funds data details sector shifts
The Bank of Japan has released its preliminary Flow of Funds Accounts for the fourth quarter of 2025.
Japan's derivatives market data updated for end-December 2025
The Bank of Japan has updated its regular derivatives market statistics for Japan, with the latest data covering end-December 2025.
Financial sector examination priorities for fiscal 2026
The Bank of Japan has published its on-site examination policy for fiscal 2026.
BOJ leverages granular supervisory data for financial stability analysis
The Bank of Japan is increasingly utilizing supervisory granular loan-by-loan data to uncover new facts for financial system analysis.
Ueda outlines central bank role in new financial ecosystem
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda discussed the evolving role of central banks within the new financial ecosystem at the FIN/SUM 2026 conference.