GPIF Didn’t Discuss Portfolio Allocation, Easing Speculation
Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund didn’t discuss portfolio allocation at a meeting last month, damping speculation that the $2 trillion fund will respond to calls from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration to increase its purchases of assets in Japan.
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🌍World Economy
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🏙️Local Economy
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