Japan: Official Reserve Assets: Foreign Exchange Reserves

Macro

2026-08-07

Description

Japan's Official Reserve Assets: Foreign Exchange Reserves are compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). These reserves are crucial for maintaining the stability of the national currency and can be used to influence monetary policy and exchange rates. They are also an indicator of a country's ability to withstand external shocks. Higher reserve levels are generally viewed positively, indicating a greater ability to support the national currency, while lower levels can raise concerns about economic stability.

Foreign exchange reserves consist of foreign currency deposits, foreign securities, reserve positions in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and gold. The data is collected by the Ministry of Finance and reflects the total value of these assets.

The data is updated monthly and is typically released on the seventh business day of the following month.

Published by
Ministry of Finance of Japan (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In July 2026, Japan's foreign exchange reserves fell to 1,089,617.0 million USD, a slight decrease of 898 million USD from the previous figure, showing a continuous downward trend. Although the US and Japan launched a large-scale joint intervention at the end of July to prevent the yen's depreciation, limited by the settlement time lag, the scale of intervention has not been fully reflected in this data. The shrinkage in the valuation of US Treasuries was also one of the main reasons for the decline in reserves.

AI Data Insight

In July 2026, Japan's foreign exchange reserves fell to 1,089,617.0 million USD, a slight decrease of 898 million USD from the previous figure, showing a continuous downward trend. Although the US and Japan launched a large-scale joint intervention at the end of July to prevent the yen's depreciation, limited by the settlement time lag, the scale of intervention has not been fully reflected in this data. The shrinkage in the valuation of US Treasuries was also one of the main reasons for the decline in reserves.

Description

Japan's Official Reserve Assets: Foreign Exchange Reserves are compiled and released by the Ministry of Finance (MOF). These reserves are crucial for maintaining the stability of the national currency and can be used to influence monetary policy and exchange rates. They are also an indicator of a country's ability to withstand external shocks. Higher reserve levels are generally viewed positively, indicating a greater ability to support the national currency, while lower levels can raise concerns about economic stability.

Foreign exchange reserves consist of foreign currency deposits, foreign securities, reserve positions in the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Special Drawing Rights (SDRs), and gold. The data is collected by the Ministry of Finance and reflects the total value of these assets.

The data is updated monthly and is typically released on the seventh business day of the following month.

Published by
Ministry of Finance of Japan (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update