Bank of Japan publishes October monetary base
Summary
The 4 November release puts the October average 13.6% below a year earlier.
Implications
The balance combines banknotes and coins in circulation with financial institutions’ current accounts at the BOJ, including bank reserves.
What remains unknown
October 2026 average balances; released on 4 November.
What to verify next
The next release’s average balance and current-account component will show whether the contraction continues.