Economic Buzz: Japan bank lending grows at fastest pace since 2021

Japan?s bank lending growth accelerated to 4.4% year-on-year in December 2025, marking the fastest expansion since April 2021. Total outstanding loans rose to ?660.6 trillion, led by major banks, which recorded a robust 5.7% increase. Regional banks also posted solid growth of 4.1%.

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