Japan's Bank of Japan ETF Holdings Considered to Fund Sales Tax Cut, LDP Executive Says
A ruling party lawmaker suggests selling Bank of Japan's vast ETF assets could help cover the revenue shortfall from a planned sales tax cut on food items.
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A ruling party lawmaker suggests selling Bank of Japan's vast ETF assets could help cover the revenue shortfall from a planned sales tax cut on food items.
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