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2026.06.0123:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Monetary Base Shrinkage Deepens in May, Signaling Ongoing Monetary Tightening Effects

Japan’s monetary base contracted further in May 2026, underscoring the ongoing impact of the Bank of Japan’s gradual retreat from ultra-loose monetary conditions. According to data updated on 1 June 2026, the monetary base fell 12.3% year-over-year in May, following an 11.3% year-over-year decline in April 2026.

The figures, measured on a year-over-year basis, compare the level of the monetary base in each month to the same month a year earlier. The acceleration of the decline from April to May points to a continued reduction in liquidity within Japan’s financial system. Market participants are likely to watch upcoming releases closely for signs of whether this downward trend stabilizes or intensifies in the coming months.

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