Bank of Japan officials consider halting reductions in bond buying, maintaining purchases near ¥2.1tn as maturities shrink the balance sheet.
Bank of Japan officials are weighing a pause in further reductions of Japanese government bond purchases after March 2027. The central bank may keep buying near ¥2.1tn as its balance sheet contracts through maturities, according to discussions among policymakers.
The June meeting is expected to include a rate hike, marking a shift in monetary policy. Current bond purchase levels remain elevated compared to pre-2022 tapering phases, reflecting cautious normalization.
Markets are monitoring the BoJ’s next steps, as any policy shift could influence yen volatility and global bond yields.