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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.
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Japan's policy rate raised to 1.0 percent, more hikes signaled
Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Himino announced the central bank raised its policy interest rate to around 1.0 percent.
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Middle East tension, AI demand shape Japan's outlook
The Bank of Japan's Monetary Policy Meeting minutes from April 27-28, 2026, detail the Policy Board's discussion on how Middle East tensions and global AI-related demand are influencing Japan's economic outlook and financial markets.
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BOJ adjusts securities lending facility terms
The Bank of Japan has adjusted the terms and conditions for its Securities Lending Facility (SLF).
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BoJ outlines JGB purchase reduction to 2 trillion yen
The Bank of Japan decided to reduce its monthly Japanese Government Bond purchases by approximately 200 billion yen each calendar quarter until March 2027.