The Bank of Japan could become unprofitable as interest rates rise and the deposits it holds become far more expensive.
“It’s quite possible that the BOJ will run in the red,” said Hideo Kumano, executive chief economist at Dai-Ichi Life Research Institute.
Analysts add that the independence of the institution could be threatened if it becomes a money-losing entity.
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