日本央行决定出售所持ETF和REIT

Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has decided to maintain the policy interest rate at 0.5% while initiating the sale of its holdings in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [2][5]. Group 1: ETF and REIT Sales - The BOJ will sell ETFs at an annual pace of approximately 3.3 trillion yen based on book value, or about 6.2 trillion yen based on market value [2][4]. - The sale of REITs will follow a similar pace, with approximately 5 billion yen based on book value and 5.5 billion yen based on market value [4]. - The total book value of ETFs held by the BOJ is 37 trillion yen, with a market value of 70 trillion yen, while the book value of REITs is 650 billion yen, with a market value of 700 billion yen [2][4]. Group 2: Interest Rate Decisions - The BOJ has decided to keep the policy interest rate unchanged at 0.5%, despite proposals to raise it to 0.75% being rejected due to majority opposition [5]. - The BOJ is closely monitoring the potential impact of tariffs on the Japanese economy, as indicated by the Deputy Governor's remarks [5]. Group 3: Market Expectations and Political Context - Market expectations suggest a 1% probability of an interest rate hike in September, 33% in October, and 32% in December, with a 23% probability in January 2026 [5]. - The upcoming election for the president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on October 4 may influence economic and fiscal policies, thereby affecting financial markets [5].