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Economy

Behind Nikkei rally: dearth of shares to sell

Bank of Japan, government pension body leaving few crumbs

Better economic fundamentals aren't the only reason Japan's benchmark stock average hit a key milestone on Friday.

These days, fewer shares are available on the market because of massive purchases by the Bank of Japan and the Government Pension Investment Fund. The two mammoth buyers are devouring supply.

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