TOKYO -- Japanese government bond purchases by the Bank of Japan fell 36% from the previous year's peak to 87.6 trillion yen ($579 billion at current rates) in fiscal 2023, data published Monday shows, as the market shifts focus to when the central bank will start shrinking its balance sheet.
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Bank of Japan bond purchases shrank 36% in fiscal 2023
Buying seen staying flat for now, but speculation on tightening grows
The Bank of Japan indicated it will maintain an accommodative environment despite its policy shift in March. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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