AI Data Insight
Japan's seasonally adjusted M2 money supply in August 2026 reached 1297.2 trillion yen, a steady increase from the previous month's 1294.6 trillion yen, continuing to set new historical records. Although the Bank of Japan reduced the monetary base, the domestic rate hike environment has prompted a significant shift of funds from highly liquid M1 to time deposits, and overall market liquidity remains supported in the short term.