Bank of Japan
BOJ members divided on rate hike timing amid Mideast risks
Bank of Japan Policy Board members discussed the path for monetary policy normalization at their April 27-28 meeting.
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BOJ minutes detail economic outlook, Middle East risks
The Bank of Japan Policy Board discussed economic and financial developments at its March 18-19, 2026 meeting.
BOJ publishes dollar funds operations schedule
The Bank of Japan has published the timetable and schedule for its U.S. dollar funds-supplying operations from May to September 2026.
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BOJ projects higher FY2026 inflation, slower growth
The Bank of Japan projects Japan's economic growth to decelerate in fiscal 2026 while inflation is expected to rise to 2.5-3.0 percent.
BOJ sees decelerating growth, higher inflation in FY2026
The Bank of Japan projects decelerating economic growth and significantly higher inflation for fiscal 2026.
Services Producer Prices rise 3.1 percent in March
The Bank of Japan reported that the Services Producer Price Index (SPPI) for all items rose 3.1 percent year-on-year in March 2026.
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US direct lending: BDCs show evolving trends and risks
The Bank of Japan reviews the evolving trends and risks in the U.S. direct lending market, focusing on Business Development Companies (BDCs).
Private funds growth challenges financial stability
A Bank of Japan review examines the increasing presence of private equity (PE) and private debt (PD) funds, highlighting their recent traits and potential risks.
BOJ sees stable financial system, flags geopolitical risks
The Bank of Japan's April 2026 Financial System Report assesses Japan's financial system as stable overall.
Demand, credit channel limit US monetary policy tightening effects
A Bank of Japan working paper investigates the U.S. economy's resilience despite rapid Federal Reserve monetary policy tightening since 2022.
Verifiable Credentials enhance digital identity and transaction security
Verifiable Credentials (VCs) are emerging as a key technology for secure and reliable digital identity verification.
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.