BOJ tapering plans face scrutiny from Takaichi's economic advisers

Nikkei Asia | May 15, 2026, 6:05 p.m. | Original

TOKYO -- As the Bank of Japan prepares to review its plans for reducing government bond purchases, voices around Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are sounding a note of caution.

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