AI Data Insight
Japan's Q2 2026 real M2 reached 1295.4 trillion yen, climbing further from the previous value of 1280.1 trillion yen in Q1 2026. Although the Bank of Japan is gradually promoting monetary policy normalization, domestic bank lending and corporate funding demand continue to support the steady growth of broad money. The market expects that against the backdrop of rebounding inflation and wages, the abundant M2 will provide a liquidity foundation for real economic recovery.