Japan’s Monetary Base Falls 6.2% in September, Extending Decline

Bank of Japan data shows a continuous year-on-year decrease, with September marking the 13th straight month of contraction.

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Terms & Concepts
  • Monetary Base: The total amount of a country's currency in circulation and reserves held by the central bank, used as a measure of money supply.
  • Year-on-Year (YoY) Decline: A comparison of a statistical measure, such as economic data, between one period and the same period in the previous year.
  • Bank of Japan (BOJ): Japan’s central bank responsible for issuing currency, implementing monetary policy, and maintaining financial stability.