JGB YIELDS
Japan bond yields rise as safe-haven demand eases after tech rebound
Japanese government bond yields rebounded as recovering technology stocks reduced safe-haven demand following last week's sharp selloff. Strong US jobs data and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening also influenced investor sentiment across the bond market.
Japanese government bond yields hit multi-month lows as tech selloff fuels safe-haven demand?
Japanese government bonds rallied as investors sought safety from the deepening global technology-stock selloff. The benchmark 10-year yield fell to a multi-month low, while shorter-maturity yields also declined sharply as risk appetite weakened.
Japan bond yields fall as oil prices slide on hopes of Iran war de-escalation
Japanese government bond yields declined across maturities, tracking a fall in US Treasury yields as lower oil prices eased inflation concerns and improved hopes of an end to the Iran conflict. However, expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes could limit the decline.
Japan bond yields edge higher ahead of key JGB auctions; 10-year yield holds at 2.77%
Japanese government bond yields were mixed on Monday, with the 10-year benchmark holding steady at 2.77%, while the 20-year and 30-year yields rose. Investors assessed global interest rate trends ahead of a series of government debt auctions, including a 10-year bond sale on Thursday, followed by 30-year and five-year auctions later this month.
Global Market: Japan bond yields steady ahead of BOJ policy decision
Japanese government bond yields remained largely steady ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on Friday, supported by strong demand at a two-year bond auction and gains in US Treasuries. Markets expect the BOJ to hold rates steady, while a Reuters poll points to a possible 25-basis-point hike in December.
Global Market: Japan bond yields rise as investors eye BOJ policy meeting
Japanese government bond yields rise as an AI-led equity rebound weakens safe-haven demand. Investors await the BOJ’s policy decision and guidance on future rate hikes amid persistent inflation, fiscal uncertainty and concerns over government borrowing.
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Global Market: Japan life insurers eye domestic bonds as foreign debt selling grows
Japan’s major life insurers are split on increasing domestic government bond holdings as rising yields make Japanese debt more attractive. Foreign bond selling has accelerated, but differences in investment strategies suggest any shift towards domestic bonds will be uneven.
Global Market: JGB yields climb as investors await BOJ, Fed policy decisions
Japanese government bond prices declined as a rally in AI-related equities reduced demand for safe-haven assets. The benchmark 10-year JGB yield rose to 2.795%, while shorter- and longer-term yields mostly increased. Investors are awaiting policy signals from the US Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan, particularly guidance on the timing of Japan’s next interest-rate hike.
Sumitomo Life to remain cautious on JGB yields, keep investment pace unchanged from H1
Sumitomo Life Insurance will maintain its investment pace for Japanese government bonds in the upcoming months. It intends to carefully monitor yields on super-long Japanese government bonds, assessing any market volatility. The firm expects its JGB holdings to decrease in the Asset Liability Management portfolio by the end of the fiscal year. Predictions suggest that the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate by December.
Global Market: Japan bond yields edge higher ahead of key central bank meetings
Japanese government bond yields edged higher as investors assessed the monetary-policy outlook ahead of meetings by the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve. Markets expected both central banks to keep rates unchanged while monitoring signals about possible December rate increases, inflation and economic growth.
Safe-haven demand pushes Japan’s 10-year yield to two-month low
Japanese government bonds saw a rally on Friday, leading to the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a two-month low. This surge occurred in response to a global selloff in tech stocks, prompting investors to flock to safer investment options. The approaching Bank of Japan policy meeting is the center of attention as market watchers analyze the implications for inflation and possible interest rate shifts.
Global Market: Japanese bond yields fall to multiweek lows ahead of BOJ meeting
Japanese government bond yields fell to multiweek lows on Thursday as geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns boosted safe-haven demand. The 10-year yield dropped to 2.88%, while investors awaited the Bank of Japan’s policy meeting, with markets weighing potential rate hikes and global economic uncertainties.
Global Market: Japanese government bond yields fall as safe-haven demand returns
Japanese government bond prices rose for a third session as attractive yields and safe-haven demand boosted investor interest. Record demand at a 20-year bond auction supported the recovery, while global yields declined. Economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates to 1.50% in December, though October rates may remain unchanged.
Japan's 20-year bond yield falls sharply after strongest auction on record
Japan's 20-year government bond yield saw a notable decline following a record demand from its recent auction. This drop marked the lowest yield since early September, driven by investor confidence in the Bank of Japan's interest rate stability. The strong auction signals a cautious sentiment among investors, influenced by recent global developments. Other bond yields mirrored this downward trend, showcasing broader market behaviors.
Global Market: Japan bond yields fall as US tech selloff fuels safe-haven demand
Japanese government bond yields fell as a selloff in US technology stocks triggered demand for safer assets. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to control debt issuance also supported sentiment, while Bank of Japan rate expectations remained in focus.
Global Market: Japanese government bond yields hit one-month lows as investors seek safety
Japanese government bond yields fell to more-than-one-month lows as investors sought safe-haven assets amid a global equity selloff, hotter-than-expected US inflation data and renewed concerns over interest rates and AI-related investments.
Global Market: Japan five-year bond yield steady after strong demand at auction
Japan’s five-year government bond yield held steady at 2.34% on Wednesday after strong demand at a Ministry of Finance auction. Solid bid-to-cover ratios, easing French bond yields, and growing market expectations that the Bank of Japan is nearing the end of its rate hike cycle buoyed investor appetite.
Global Market: Japan bond yields diverge as investors weigh inflation, BOJ outlook
Japanese government bond yields moved in opposite directions on Tuesday, with shorter-term yields rising and longer-dated yields falling as investors assessed inflation pressures, wholesale price data and the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook.
Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week as Treasury yields jump
In a significant market shift, Japanese investors have divested from foreign debt for three consecutive weeks amidst climbing domestic yields. As US Treasury yields hit record highs, local bonds present a more appealing alternative. This trend not only sees a resurgence in Japanese stock acquisitions but also marks a recovery in foreign investments into Japanese long-term bonds, reversing earlier outflows.
Global Market: JGB yields fall as 30-year bond yield retreats from record high
Japanese government bond yields declined, with the 30-year yield easing from a record high, as investors awaited a closely watched debt auction and assessed the Bank of Japan’s tightening path. The 10-year yield fell to 3.08%, while global bond yields also softened. Markets increasingly expect a December BOJ rate hike.
Global Market: JGB yields ease as markets weigh BOJ rate-hike outlook
Japanese government bond yields declined on Wednesday, tracking softer global yields despite Bank of Japan policymaker Ayano Sato supporting further rate hikes. The 10-year JGB yield fell to 3.085%, while the 30-year yield dropped to 4.205%. Investors remained divided over how tighter BOJ policy could influence longer-term bond yields and market expectations.
Global Market: Japan 30-year bond yield hits record high ahead of 10-year auction
Japanese government bond yields climbed, with the 30-year yield hitting a record high, as investors assessed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s expansionary fiscal policies and remained cautious ahead of a 10-year bond auction.
Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarks
Japan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming address. Meanwhile, yields on shorter-maturity bonds dipped, reflecting adjustments in the financial landscape. Investors are wary that Takaichi’s spending agenda could exacerbate Japan's fiscal challenges. In the US, Treasury yields bounced back as a disappointing jobs report ignited fresh interest rate discussions, amidst ongoing inflationary fears.
Japan government bond yields fall as global markets steady
Japanese government bond yields saw a significant drop on Friday, as the 10-year yield fell to levels not recorded since mid-September. Global bond markets stabilizing and shifts in central bank policies played a key role in this decline. Even though the Bank of Japan raised rates recently, inflation in Tokyo is rising, fueling predictions of additional rate hikes.
Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as investors weigh inflation, rate-hike risks
Japanese government bond yields rose across most maturities on Thursday, following US Treasuries higher as investors weighed inflation risks and Bank of Japan rate-hike timing. While long-term JGB yields climbed on rate tightening expectations, two-year yields ticked lower following recent debt auction demand.
Global Market: Japan 10-Year bond yield heads for record fifth quarterly gain
Japan’s 10-year government bond yield is poised for a fifth consecutive quarter of double-digit gains, reflecting global bond-market pressure and concerns over Japan’s fiscal outlook. Mid-term yields are influenced by expectations of a possible October Bank of Japan rate hike, though market-implied odds have declined amid changing U.S. rate expectations and yen pressures.
Global Market: Japan 2-year bond yield nears 2% as BOJ rate hike bets rise
Japan’s two-year government bond yield neared 2%, its highest level since 1995, as persistent inflation, yen weakness and expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes pushed short-term borrowing costs higher.
Global Market: Japanese bond yields hover near multi-decade highs as inflation concerns persist
Japanese government bond yields remained near multi-decade highs as persistent inflation, elevated oil prices and expectations of further Bank of Japan rate hikes weighed on sentiment. A strong 40-year bond auction offered some relief, with demand improving, but investors remain focused on inflation, fiscal expansion and the outlook for interest rates.
Japanese bond yields climb towards multi-decade highs on inflation, BOJ tightening bets
Japanese government bond yields climbed on Monday as rising services inflation and Bank of Japan rate-hike expectations weighed on debt prices. The benchmark 10-year yield approached multi-decade highs near 3.095%, while investors monitored upcoming Ministry of Finance bond auction plans and central bank policy minutes.
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