The Bank of Japan warns the public about fraudsters impersonating the central bank to solicit investments or steal financial information, emphasizing it does not offer individual accounts or solicit investments.
The Bank of Japan introduced new core inflation indicators to better assess underlying price trends by excluding temporary factors and institutional influences from consumer price data.
The Bank of Japan released a report examining generative AI use and risks among 150 financial institutions, highlighting expansion into core operations and the need for robust risk management frameworks.
The Bank of Japan released updated quarterly data on loans and bills discounted by sector and household loans for Q2 2026, alongside revisions to historical figures from Q2 2023 to Q1 2026.
The Bank of Japan released the Consumption Activity Index (CAI) to assess private consumption, which accounts for about half of GDP, aiding macroeconomic cycle judgments.