Japan Banks Flag Debt Downgrade Risk as Yields Jump Before Vote

Morning Bid: Stocks Buoyant but Japan Vote Brings Risk

Japan stocks risk turbulence as election jitters hit ruling party

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks could undergo a bout with volatility after Sunday's upper house election, market participants warn as the ruling coalition's

Japan Banks Flag Debt Downgrade Risk as Yields Jump Before Vote

Japan’s biggest bank industry group warned of the risks of a downgrade in the nation’s credit rating as politicians make election pledges that could swell the public debt.

Japan, rice, debt, and Bitcoin: the decision will be made on Sunday \ stacker news ~econ

Yesterday I was listening to a podcast about the upcoming Sunday elections in Japan and the so-called "Reiwa rice crisis": rice prices have nearly doubled, increasing pressure on voters. This surge in food inflation is shaking bond markets: yields on Japanese government bonds with maturities of 10 to 30 years have reached multi-year highs, as investors fear that the cost of rice and new spending promises will translate into more debt. If yields …

Japan Bond Yields Slump as Traders Navigate Uncertain Election

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Morning Bid: Stocks buoyant but Japan vote brings risk