Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarks

Takaichi pledges fiscal discipline as Japan’s debt bill rises

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Oct 5 (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday pledged to “control” bond issuance and act swiftly against market turbulence, seeking to reassure investors worried about Japan’s worsening public finances that have pushed ​up bond yields. She said the government would pursue fiscal sustainability even ‌as it ramps up spending to bolster growth potential, including by reviewing existing tax breaks and subs…

Japan's 30-year bond yields hit record high ahead of PM's remarks

Japan's 30-year government bond yield surged to a historic 4.235%, with market participants keenly anticipating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming address. Meanwhile, yields on shorter-maturity bonds dipped, reflecting adjustments in the financial landscape. Investors are wary that Takaichis spending agenda could exacerbate Japan's fiscal challenges. In the US, Treasury yields bounced back as a disappointing jobs report ignited fresh inter…

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