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Bank of Japan Holds Japanese Government Bonds

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The Bank of Japan holds Japanese Government Bonds . These bonds are part of the bank’s portfolio of government debt . The holding reflects the bank’s involvement in sovereign bond markets .

Why it matters. The Bank of Japan’s holding of Japanese Government Bonds adds to its balance sheet assets .

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