BOJ Likely to Ease Tapering Pace of Bond Buys, Ex-Official Says
The Bank of Japan is likely to slow the pace of tapering its government bond purchases next fiscal year at the board's upcoming meeting, according to a former BOJ executive director in charge of monetary policy.
The central bank has reduced the monthly pace of bond buying by ¥400 billion ($2.8 billion) per quarter since last summer. Whether it'll maintain that tempo in fiscal 2026 is a key focus of the two-day gathering ending on June 17.
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