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2026.05.1223:50:00UTC+00Japan’s Bank Lending Growth Accelerates to 5.4% YoY in April, Highest Since March Figure

Japan’s bank lending growth strengthened in April 2026, with loans rising 5.4% year-over-year, up from a 4.8% increase in March 2026. The latest data, updated on 12 May 2026, show a further acceleration in credit expansion across the banking sector.

The figures are based on a year-over-year comparison, measuring April 2026 lending against April 2025, while the previous indicator compared March 2026 lending to March 2025. The step-up from 4.8% to 5.4% suggests that borrowing demand continued to firm into the second quarter, indicating a more robust appetite for credit among businesses and households.

With lending growth moving higher on an annual basis, market participants will be watching closely to see whether this trend persists in the coming months and how it may interact with broader monetary and economic conditions in Japan.

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