SINGAPORE/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Japan, one of the world's most indebted developed economies, this week also turned into a saviour of sorts for its own bond market and globally. When Reuters reported on Tuesday Japan's ministry of finance (MOF) may reduce issuance of super-long tenor debt, bond markets from Japan and South Korea to Britain and the United States reacted positively, pushing prices up and yields down. That paused the weeks-long bond selloff forced by investors demanding bigger yields as they braced for increased inflation and government spending caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's trade and tax policies.

A tariff reprieve from U.S. President Donald Trump, a surprise bounce in U.S. consumer confidence and a slide in government bond yields sparked a rally across most markets on…

SINGAPORE/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Japan, one of the world's most indebted developed economies, this week also turned into a saviour of sorts for its own bond market and globally. …

European companies are cutting costs and scaling back investment plans in China as its economy slows and fierce competition drives down prices, according to an annual survey…