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2026.11.0923:50:00UTC+00Japan Bank Lending Growth Eases Slightly to 5.2% in October YoY

Japan’s bank lending growth edged down in October 2026, with year-over-year credit expansion slowing to 5.2%, compared with 5.3% in September 2026.

According to data updated on 09 November 2026, both the current and previous readings are based on year-over-year comparisons, measuring how lending in each respective month changed relative to the same month a year earlier. The October figure indicates that while lending growth remains robust, the pace of expansion has moderated marginally from September.

The slight deceleration suggests a still-supportive credit environment, with banks continuing to extend loans at a strong pace, albeit with a touch less momentum than in the prior month.

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