The Bank of Japan (BOJ) reported ¥625.82 trillion in assets for Nov. 10, down ¥368.7 billion from Oct. 31, in accounts released Nov. 12.
Japanese government securities, the largest asset category, fell ¥340.7 billion to ¥504.94 trillion. The statement also listed ¥68.42 trillion in loans, excluding loans to the Deposit Insurance Corporation, and ¥36.92 trillion in beneficiary interests in index-linked exchange-traded funds acquired through a trust bank.
On the liability side, current deposits totaled ¥413.56 trillion, a decline of ¥4.89 trillion from Oct. 31. Banknotes stood at ¥114.08 trillion. Payables under repurchase agreements rose ¥2.74 trillion to ¥33.75 trillion over the same period.
The BOJ publishes account statements every 10 days. The latest statement records balances but gives no reason for the changes between accounts. The central bank lists its next monetary policy meeting for Dec. 17-18.
