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MUFG08/14/2026updated 10/17/2026

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Core conclusion · Tlines extraction

MUFG's economic calendar for Japan (August 14, 2026) forecasts key indicators: Q2 2026 GDP annualized at +2.3% (above consensus), core CPI at +1.7% YoY, and a trade deficit of -JPY513.8bn. MUFG expects core-core CPI to edge up for the first time in nine months, and highlights AI-related demand supporting machinery orders and trade.

Institution: MUFG
Published: 08/14/2026
Research topic: inflation measurement · CPI · BoJ policy
Time horizon: 1 month · 3-6 months

Key arguments

Core-core CPI is expected to rise YoY for the first time in nine months as higher crude oil prices feed through to petrochemicals.
Machinery orders likely accelerated growth from the automobile industry and AI-related demand from information services.
Trade deficit widened YoY as imports increased driven by naphtha, crude oil, and AI-related demand.
Q2 2026 GDP is forecast at +2.3% annualized, with private consumption and capital spending remaining firm.
The CPI rebasing to 2025 has a limited impact on the CPI forecast.
Retail activity likely declined after last month's surge, partly due to air-conditioner sales and weather effects.

Key numbers

Q2 2026 GDP (annualized QoQ): +2.3% (MUFG), +2.1% (consensus), prior +1.8%
July core CPI (YoY): +1.7% (MUFG), +1.8% (consensus), prior +1.6%
July core-core CPI (YoY): +1.8% (MUFG), +1.9% (consensus), prior +1.7%
June tertiary industry activity (MoM): -1.0% (MUFG), -1.0% (consensus), prior +1.1%
June machinery orders (MoM): +4.2% (MUFG), +7.8% (consensus), prior -12.4%
July trade balance: -JPY513.8bn (MUFG), -JPY669.0bn (consensus), prior -JPY409.9bn

Main risks

If crude oil prices retreat, core-core CPI may not edge up as expected.
A stronger-than-expected yen or global slowdown could dampen export-related demand.
Unexpected inventory adjustments could weigh on GDP growth.
Weather-related volatility in services activity could persist.
AI-related demand may slow if tech investment cycles correct.

Corresponding source evidence

The CPI will be rebased to 2025 with this release, but the announced impact is limited. · 1 month
We expect core-core CPI inflation to edge up YoY for the first time in nine months as higher crude oil prices gradually feed through to petrochemicals. · 3-6 months

Conditions / invalidation

Core-core CPI continues to rise and oil prices stay elevated.

Context: the conclusion is Tlines' automated extraction, not the institution's wording. Quoted evidence is publisher wording. Scope and date must travel with the conclusion.