Jun 4, 2025
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is contemplating a more gradual approach to its bond tapering strategy as it seeks to minimize disruptions in the bond market. According to a report by Reuters, the BOJ is considering reducing its quarterly taper size to around 200 billion yen, which would be half of the current 400 billion yen reduction plan. This potential adjustment comes amid heightened volatility in the Japanese government bond market, particularly concerning super-long yields.
The BOJ’s decision, expected at its policy meeting set for June 16-17, will be pivotal as it reviews its current tapering plan that extends through March 2026. According to data from the IndexBox platform, the BOJ’s existing plan involves monthly bond purchases being halved to 3 trillion yen by March 2026. Should the BOJ opt for the proposed reduction, monthly bond buying is projected to fall to around 2 trillion yen by the end of the fiscal year in March 2027.
The BOJ’s move to taper its bond purchases began last year, aligning with its broader strategy to exit a decade-long stimulus program. Despite these efforts, the BOJ still holds approximately half of the outstanding Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs). The central bank has been cautious in its approach to ensure that the tapering does not destabilize the market, especially after the recent sell-off in super-long bonds.
As the BOJ deliberates on its next steps, market participants have expressed a preference for a reduction in monthly bond purchases to between 1 trillion and 2 trillion yen, as noted in the minutes of the BOJ’s meetings. These minutes, compiled by the BOJ’s staff, are considered indicative of the bank’s preferred approach and provide insights into its final decision.
Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform
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Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Per Capita Consumption, by Country, 2022–2024
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Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
LIST OF FIGURES
Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Consumption, by Country, 2024
Market Volume Forecast to 2035
Market Value Forecast to 2035
Market Size and Growth, By Product
Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
Exports and Growth, By Product
Export Prices and Growth, By Product
Production Volume and Growth
Exports and Growth
Export Prices and Growth
Market Size and Growth
Per Capita Consumption
Imports and Growth
Import Prices
Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Production, by Country, 2024
Production, In Physical Terms, by Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Import Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
Export Prices, By Country: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
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