Latest data released by the Bank of Japan - 11 May 2018
- Prior +3.2%; revised to +3.1%
- M3 money stock +2.8% vs +2.8% y/y prior
- Prior revised to +2.6%
Slight delay in the data release by the source.
A measure of broad money in the economy, M2 grew more than the previous reading but has been relatively steady in the last few months between 3-4%. Nothing substantial.
