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Business · 14 July 2026

Japanese bond yields hit multi-decade highs, attracting investors

Japanese bond yields hit multi-decade highs, attracting investors

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Japanese government bond yields have reached levels not seen since 1996, making them more appealing to global investors after years of low returns. The shift comes as the Bank of Japan normalises its policy and concerns grow over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's spending plans.

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