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Bank of Japan speeds up stock sales

The Bank of Japan announced it will accelerate its exchange-traded fund selloff, reducing the unwind period to 43 years. Meanwhile, Asian markets fell amid a broader technology sector selloff.

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European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde attends a press conference following the ECB Governing Council meeting at the bank's headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany, October 29, 2026. The ECB said in a statement that Lagarde had resigned and will step down on February 7, 2027. REUTERS/Heiko Becker

The Bank of Japan will accelerate its stock selloff to unwind purchases over 43 years, capping a week of global central bank surprises. The shift follows a rate hike to 1.25% in September by Japan, marking the highest level in 31 years. Investors are navigating aggressive policy normalizations across major economies alongside mounting tech sector declines.