Japan’s 10-Year JGB Yield Nears 3% as Markets Brace for Fiscal 2027 Decisions Benchmark 10-year JGB yield climbs toward 3% as investors react to fiscal uncertainty and Washington scrutiny; Takaichi …
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Japanese life insurers post ¥30.86 trillion unrealized bond losses as yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapan life insurers’ unrealized losses on domestic bonds surge to ¥30.86 trillion Unrealized losses at Japan’s major life insurers jumped 60% year‑on‑year to ¥30.86 trillion by the end of June …
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Bank of Japan signals faster rate hikes driving JGB yields higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBank of Japan rate hike signals lift JGB yields as investors brace for faster tightening BOJ rate hike signals push up Japanese government bond yields and keep the yen under …
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Japan 10-Year Bond Yields Surge to 2.9% After Takaichi Takes Office
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLong-term interest rates surge under Takaichi government amid planned food tax cut Long-term interest rates have spiked under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi; 10-year JGBs reached 2.90% and a food consumption …
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Bank of Japan independence cited in government policy amid surge in bond yields
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment to explicitly cite Bank of Japan independence in July policy package Japan will note Bank of Japan independence in its July policy package as markets fear government pressure, pushing …
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ECB warns markets underestimate geopolitical and fiscal risks as bond yields rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEuropean Central Bank Says Markets Are Underestimating Geopolitical and Fiscal Risks European Central Bank warns markets are underestimating geopolitical and fiscal risks; urges temporary energy measures as bond yields rise …
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Japan, South Korea stocks tumble as oil tops $103 and yields surge
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese stocks slide as tech sell-off, oil spike and JGB yields trigger regional market rout Japanese stocks plunged Friday as investors repriced risk amid rising oil prices and surging bond …
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10-Year JGB Yields Reach 2.605% High Since 1997 as Energy Prices Rise
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiJapanese government bond yields climb as energy shock and BOJ hawkishness lift 10-year JGB to 2.605% Japanese government bond yields climbed as higher oil prices and the protracted Iran war …
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Australian farmers warn soaring fertilizer costs threaten crop and livestock yields
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralian farmers face fertilizer squeeze as Strait of Hormuz disruption pushes input costs higher Rising input costs squeeze margins for Australian farmers, who are adjusting cropping and livestock plans after …
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Yen falls past 160, JGB yields surge as Hormuz blockade pressures BOJ
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Weakens Past 160 as Hormuz Blockade Sends Oil Prices and Inflation Fears Higher Yen falls past 160 to the dollar as Hormuz blockade pushes oil prices up, JGB yields …