Japan bonds

Japan bonds

2026-08-12 00:48:46

Japan 5-Year Bond Yield Hits Record High; 2-Year Reaches Highest Since 1995

Japanese government bond yields extended their climb, with the 5-year yield setting an all-time high and the 2-year yield reaching its strongest level since 1995, according to ChainCatcher. Rising crude oil prices have stoked inflation concerns, prompting markets to price in roughly a two-thirds probability of a Bank of Japan rate hike in September. Even so, the higher yields have yet to provide clear support for the yen, as external factors — including elevated U.S. long-term Treasury yields and a firm dollar-yen exchange rate — continue to weigh on the currency.

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Japan bonds

2026-07-24 07:55:16

Iran's Hormuz Blockade Sends Japan's 10-Year Bond Yield to 25-Year High

Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drove Japan's 10-year bond yield to 2.39%, highest since 1999. Japan releases record 80 million barrels of strategic reserves as BOJ faces rate hike dilemma; yen carry trade unwind risks $500 billion in positions.

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US Treasuries

2026-07-23 18:00:15

US 30-Year Treasury Yield Hits 5.16% as Japan's 30-Year Bond Sets Record High

The US 30-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.16%, its highest level since October 2023, while Japan's 30-year government bond yield surged to 4.2%, the highest since issuance in 1999. Rising oil prices and hotter inflation data fueled the sell-off in long-dated bonds.

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Japan bonds

2026-07-23 14:40:16

Japan's Bond Market Panic Hits Crypto as 30-Year Yield Surges 31bps; Bitcoin Plunges Below $91K

Japan's 30-year government bond yield soared 31 basis points to 3.91%, a 27-year high, triggering a global risk asset selloff. Bitcoin tumbled from above $95K to below $91K, while gold and silver hit record highs. Analysts warn that Japan's liquidity backstop is fading and yields may keep rising 'until something breaks.'

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Japan bonds

2026-07-22 18:25:14

Japan’s Long-Dated Bond Yields Jump as 40-Year JGB Hits 4%

Japan���s long-term government bond yields have climbed sharply, with the 40-year yield reaching 4% for the first time and the 10-year topping 2.3%, as markets reassess fiscal, political, and policy risks.

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Japan bonds

2026-07-10 13:26:13

Japan’s 40-Year Government Bond Yield Hits Record 3.87%

Japan’s 40-year government bond yield rose to a record 3.87%, highlighting mounting pressure in global bond markets as investors reassess economic conditions and monetary policy expectations.

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Japan bonds

2026-07-10 10:39:13

Japan Yield Surge and Weaker Dollar May Open a New Window for Crypto

Japan’s 10-year yield has climbed to a multi-decade high while the U.S. dollar has softened, a combination that analysts say could support capital rotation into crypto assets.

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debt

2026-06-29 12:30:11

Luke Gromen: Debt Will Be Repaid in Less Valuable Currency, US Needs Trillion-Dollar Cuts, Parallels to 2008 Crisis Emerge

Macro research expert Luke Gromen warns that while nominal US debt will be repaid, the real value will erode due to currency devaluation. Drawing eerie parallels to the pre-2008 financial crisis environment, he forecasts a worsening economic situation potentially escalating into a panic phase. Gromen highlights that the US federal budget is structurally strained by entitlements and debt interest, requiring roughly $1 trillion in cuts (3% of GDP) to balance, yet such cuts could paradoxically raise the deficit-to-GDP ratio. Additionally, Japan's bond market is signaling trouble: a narrowing spread between US Treasury and Japanese government bond yields strengthens the yen, prompting Japanese investors to repatriate funds. Gromen argues that AI will not eliminate all white-collar jobs; instead, systemic leverage will be the primary driver of economic change. Political implications of spending cuts outweigh mathematical ones, increasing the likelihood of a devaluation strategy to manage unsustainable debt levels. This comprehensive analysis serves as a crucial read for crypto investors and macro observers alike.

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