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Bank of Japan Initiates Quantitative Tightening, Reducing Balance Sheet by Nearly $500 Billion
The Bank of Japan took significant steps last week to initiate quantitative tightening measures, further reducing its massive balance sheet. While market attention has primarily focused on the bank's largest interest rate hike in 18 years, this decision also marks a critical turning point in the normalization of its monetary policy.
Starting in July, the Bank of Japan will cease offering new loans under its funding supply plan, meaning the bank's balance sheet will further shrink. According to data from the Bank of Japan, as of January 20, the outstanding loan balance was 77 trillion yen (approximately $496 billion), accounting for 10.4% of the bank's total balance sheet. The gradual cancellation of this loan plan demonstrates Governor Kazuo Ueda's resolve to begin the slow but steady process of policy normalization after more than a decade of accommodative monetary policy.
Gradual Advancement of Broker Detectorry Policy Normalization
All outstanding loans are expected to mature by early 2028. Additionally, January was the last month for the Bank of Japan to purchase commercial paper and corporate bonds. This move, first introduced in March of last year, indicates that by January 2028, the balance sheet will further decrease by 6.5 trillion yen.
In addition to last year's decision to reduce government bond purchases, the Bank of Japan has found ways to cut more than 15% of its balance sheet while advancing quantitative tightening policies. This series of policy adjustments indicates that despite facing a complex economic environment, the Bank of Japan is steadily progressing toward monetary policy normalization.
Market Reactions and Future Outlook
Kentaro Koyama, Chief Japan Economist at Deutsche Securities, remarked that although the market's focus has mainly been on the interest rate hike, halting the funding plan is undoubtedly a significant decision. As the Bank of Japan continues to shrink its balance sheet, the future direction of its monetary policy may trigger further market attention and discussion.

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