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BOJ Faces Bond Market Crisis Amid Rising Costs

5/27/2025

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) controls 52% of Japan's $7.8 trillion debt market, equating to $4.1 trillion in bonds.
Traditional buyers, such as life insurers and banks, hold considerably less, highlighting BOJ's crucial role.
Rising issuance costs and weak demand challenge the BOJ's yield curve control policy.
Decreasing market liquidity complicates trading, exacerbated by global pressures on Japan's bond market.
Concerns mount regarding the BOJ's capacity to maintain stability without triggering a bond crisis.

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Story summary

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) controls 52% of Japan's $7.8 trillion debt market, equating to $4.1 trillion in bonds.
Traditional buyers, such as life insurers and banks, hold considerably less, highlighting BOJ's crucial role.
Rising issuance costs and weak demand challenge the BOJ's yield curve control policy.
Decreasing market liquidity complicates trading, exacerbated by global pressures on Japan's bond market.
Concerns mount regarding the BOJ's capacity to maintain stability without triggering a bond crisis.