TOKYO (dpa-AFX) - The M2 money stock in Japan was up 4.0 percent on year in August, the Bank of Japan said on Monday - coming in at 978.0 trillion yen.
That was unchanged from the July reading, although it was shy of estimates for a gain of 4.1 percent.
The M3 money stock gained 3.4 percent on year to 1,305.0 trillion yen - unchanged and in line with forecasts.
The L money stock jumped an annual 3.7 percent to 1,710.0 trillion yen, following the 3.5 percent gain in the previous month.
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