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Bank of Japan Research

Finvaulta tracks 286 research reports on Bank of Japan, updated through August 10, 2026. Latest: “BoJ July Opinions: Stopgap Measures”.

Institutional research on the Bank of Japan highlights a transition toward gradual monetary policy normalization, punctuated by a 25 basis point rate hike bringing the policy rate to 1.00%. While the central bank remains vigilant over upside inflation risks stemming from exchange rate volatility, Middle East tensions, and AI demand, official communications signal a measured, non-urgent trajectory for subsequent hikes. Concurrently, the BoJ is executing a quantitative tapering framework, aiming to reduce monthly JGB purchases to JPY 2 trillion by early 2027 to facilitate balance sheet contraction via redemptions. In the sovereign debt market, this shrinking footprint leaves 77% of DV01 risk beyond the 10-year tenor held privately across 294 trillion yen in paper, rendering long-end yield caps largely rhetorical. Meanwhile, the yen faces persistent pressure from negative real rates and broad US dollar strength, with potential Ministry of Finance interventions seen as constrained tools suitable only for smoothing volatility rather than reversing medium-term currency trends.

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BoJ July Opinions: Stopgap Measures

J.P. Morgan·Aug 10, 2026

The Bank of Japan's July meeting opinions indicate a persistent tightening bias with concerns over upside inflation. While the bank may consider accelerating near-term hikes, this is likely a stopgap rather than a change in long-term policy cadence.

Global Rates Trader

Goldman Sachs·Aug 7, 2026

The report evaluates the impact of softer US labor data on Federal Reserve policy and discusses regional trends in energy sensitivity for European and UK rates. It maintains specific tactical trade recommendations across global interest rate curves.

The JPY 294 Trillion Gap in the BOJ Put

Deutsche Bank·Aug 7, 2026

The Bank of Japan's JGB holdings are heavily concentrated in shorter maturities, leaving significant interest rate risk in the private market. Consequently, a meaningful 'BoJ put' on long-term yields would require an enormous expansion of purchases, reinforcing a flattening bias for the JGB curve.

Japan Economic Flash

Goldman Sachs·Jul 31, 2026

Goldman Sachs maintains its outlook that the Bank of Japan will continue gradual rate hikes, expecting the next move in January 2027. The firm views the likelihood of an accelerated pace of rate hikes as low.

BOJ Tightens But Yen Remains Shackled

SEB·Jun 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan raised rates by 25bps to 1.00% but maintained a cautious outlook, signaling no urgency for further rapid hikes. Consequently, the Yen remains largely driven by Federal Reserve policy rather than local monetary shifts.

Bank of Japan Rate Hike Taper Pause and Market Reaction

HSBC·Jun 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.00% and signaled ongoing normalization despite a halt in bond purchase reductions. HSBC analysts anticipate further tightening in December amid persistent inflation risks.

Bank Of Japan Raises Rates And Ends Tapering

ING·Jun 16, 2026

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1% and announced an end to JGB tapering effective April 2027. Future policy moves remain data-dependent, specifically regarding Middle Eastern geopolitical stability.

Unexplained Yen Weakness Equity Linked FX Hedging

Bank of America·Jun 15, 2026

This report argues that the unexplained weakness in the Japanese Yen since last year is primarily driven by currency hedging activities related to foreign inflows into Japanese equities. The author recommends shorting CHF/JPY in anticipation of a potential BoJ policy shift and a rebalancing of these hedges.

International Market Intelligence Morning Briefing

J.P. Morgan·Aug 11, 2026

Highlights from GS Research Sales and Trading

Goldman Sachs·Aug 10, 2026

Japan Focus of the Week

Goldman Sachs·Aug 7, 2026

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