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The Bank of Japan will gradually sell ETFs and REITs to ease stimulus, signaling confidence in economic recovery.
The Bank of Japan announced it will begin gradually selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds and real estate investment trusts, marking a shift from years of aggressive monetary stimulus.
While keeping interest rates at 0.5%, the central bank plans to offload about 330 billion yen in book value annually—roughly 0.5% of its stock holdings—starting possibly next year.
The slow pace aims to minimize market disruption.
Two board members proposed raising rates to 0.75%, signaling potential tightening.
The move reflects growing confidence in Japan’s economic recovery and price stability, though risks remain from weakening global demand.
The unwinding, which could take over a century, may reduce market distortions but could also affect investor confidence in Japan’s stock market.
El Banco de Japón venderá gradualmente ETF y REIT para aliviar el estímulo, señalando confianza en la recuperación económica.