BoJ cuts $590 billion since 2024 peak, bond holdings see largest drop since QT began. Japan is adding to bond market pressure.
BREAKING: The Bank of Japan’s total assets fell -$98 billion in Q1 2026, to $4.14 trillion, the lowest since Q2 2020. Since the Q1 2024 peak, the BoJ has reduced its balance sheet by -$590 billion, or -12.6%. Japanese government …