For the first time ever, the Bank of Japan is selling stocks out of its vast portfolio. The announcement shocked the markets though mostly the media. Is this what it seems to be, or does the Japanese government have a trick up its sleeve? A crystal clear answer can be found among Japan's households as this is one of the best examples ever of modern "monetary" policy.

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BoJ Statement
https://www.boj.or.jp/en/mopo/mpmdeci/mpr_2025/k250919a.pdf

Bloomberg BOJ Unveils ETF Sales Plan, Keeps Door Open for October Hike
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/boj-keeps-rates-steady-as-ishiba-s-departure-adds-to-uncertainty

Bloomberg Long Bonds Are a Buy as Contagion Fears Ease, TS Lombard Says
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-19/long-bonds-are-a-buy-as-contagion-fears-ease-ts-lombard-says

MoneyWise Rice prices have skyrocketed in Japan — and farmers warn that ‘everyone who eats’ that disaster could be near
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rice-prices-skyrocketed-japan-farmers-172500461.html

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