BoJ Considers Reducing Government Bond Purchases Amid Inflation Monitoring, Nikkei Reports, Amid Skepticism

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is closely monitoring core inflation to assess the timing of potential rate hikes. BoJ is considering measures to reduce its government bond purchases, as reported by various sources including Nikkei and Jiji. Some skepticism exists regarding BoJ's ability to shrink JGB purchases.