Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as markets increasingly priced in a September Bank of Japan rate hike. The benchmark 10-year yield climbed to 2.85%, while the two-year yield hit its highest level since 1995. Higher oil prices added to inflation concerns, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data for clues on the Federal Reserves policy path.

Summary of recent policy meeting opinions signals possible rate hike acceleration

The case for a Bank of Japan rate hike as soon as September has strengthened, with several policymakers signalling support for a faster pace of monetary tightening. Rising…

Summary of policy meeting opinions signals possibly faster rate hikes

Japanese government bond yields rose on Wednesday as markets increasingly priced in a September Bank of Japan rate hike. The benchmark 10-year yield climbed to 2.85%, while the…