Japan’s 40-year bond yields surpass 4% for first time
Traders sell sovereign debt ahead of snap election that could give PM Sanae Takaichi fiscal spending mandate
Traders sell sovereign debt ahead of snap election that could give PM Sanae Takaichi fiscal spending mandate
Prime minister has vowed ‘responsible fiscal expansion’ as she heads for an election but needs to convince debt managers
‘Takaichi trade’ gears up as investors bet new government’s plans to boost economy will require big expansion in borrowing
Policymakers to decide on how to proceed with tapering of massive bond-buying programme
Markets have been on alert for government intervention in currency market
Rises in government bond yields and weakness in the yen could have spillover effects on other markets
Currency at lowest since July 2024 after finance minister expresses concern over ‘one-way’ weakening
