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As investors worry about budgetary laxity, the central bank prepares for more rate hikes
In a time of higher inflation, a falling yen and rising bond yields make a noxious blend
Japan's 30-year bond yield notched a record high to hit 3.286%, up 100 basis points this year, while yield on the 20-year debt is…
‘Takaichi trade’ gears up as investors bet new government’s plans to boost economy will require big expansion in borrowing
Traders sell sovereign debt ahead of snap election that could give PM Sanae Takaichi fiscal spending mandate
Foreigners have recently been the only major buyers of the country’s longer-term government debt
