Japan's bond market stays in focus, with the central bank's policy shift opening room for faster rate hikes and a well-received short-term debt sale showing demand remains solid. I
Japan's bond market stays in focus, with the central bank's policy shift opening room for faster rate hikes and a well-received short-term debt sale showing demand remains solid. Industrial output fell for a second month, weighed down by an earthquake and overseas conflict, adding a soft note to the economic picture. The prime minister's pledge to respond nimbly to unexpected market moves, alongside panel members stressing central bank independence, frames a backdrop where equities and yields continue their push-pull.
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