Bank of Japan Cuts Government Bond Holdings to Eight-Year Low
Japan’s central bank has reduced its share of government bonds to around 48%, reflecting a significant decline from its 2022 peak.
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Terms & Concepts
- Government Bonds (JGBs): Debt securities issued by Japan’s Ministry of Finance, used to fund public spending and managed in part by the Bank of Japan.
- Balance Sheet Offloading: A process where a central bank reduces assets it holds, often by selling them or letting them mature without reinvestment.