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Japanese Markets Nervous Over Bond Yields

Updated 2026-05-31 23:35 UTC 1 source Negative

Japanese bond yields have hit their highest levels in 40 years, causing market anxiety. Prime Minister Katsunobu Takaichi's comments and the budget are contributing to this volatility.

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Japanese bond yields are the highest in 40 years. The budget and a 'red flag' from PM Takaichi have markets nervous

Japanese bond yields have reached the highest levels in 40 years. The budget and a `red flag' from Prime Minister Takaichi have made markets nervous.

2026-05-31 23:15 UTC