<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>(Oct 8):&nbsp;Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew stronger demand than its 12-month average as elevated yields attracted investors.&nbsp;</p></div>

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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The bid-to-cover ratio at Thursday’s sale was 3.88 compared with 3.79 at the previous auction and a 12-month average of 3.56. Japan’s bonds were steady after the sale.&nbsp;</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Global bonds have been under pressure due to inflation concerns triggered by the US-Iran war and amid worries about worsening government finances. Japan’s 30-year yield hit its highest level since its debut this week.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Investors are cautious about fiscal policy in Japan as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to enact a bill to cut the sales tax on food and soft drinks, while questions remain over how it will be funded without the issuance of additional debt. The Japanese government is also considering compiling a second supplementary budget in fiscal 2026, <em>Yomiuri </em>reported.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>Japan’s 10-year government bond auction Tuesday saw solid demand as elevated yields underpinned buying. Long-term bond yields in the US also pared their rise on Wednesday after a sale of 10-year notes signalled that rates at multidecade highs were fuelling investor appetite.</p></div>

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(Oct 8): Japan’s 30-year government bond auction drew stronger demand than its 12-month average as elevated yields attracted investors.

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