Japan's Bond Market Ignites Fears of Outflows From U.S., Carry Trade Unwind and Market Turmoil

Japan's bond spasm hits a world without safe havens

TOKYO – Japan doesn’t tend to interest global investors very much — until something here goes really, really wrong. Exhibit A: Japan’s US$7.8 trillion government bond market, which is suddenly sending sizable shockwaves around the globe. Ten days ago, Japanese government bonds (JGBs) were the usual snooze fest with ultra-low yields, sluggish liquidity flows and […] The post Japan’s bond spasm hits a world without safe havens appeared first on As…

Japan's bond market ignites fears of outflows from U.S., carry trade unwind and market turmoil

Higher Japan government bond yields could spark a wave of capital repatriation with Japanese investors pulling funds from the U.S.

Japan's bond market raises alarm over risks of U.S. outflows, carry trade unwind and market turmoil

Japan's bonds market is igniting fears of capital flight from the U.S. and a carry trade unwind as long-dated yields hover near record highs. Yields resumed their move higher Wednesday as demand for 40-year government bonds reportedly dropped to its weakest level since November, according to…

Japan to consider trimming super-long bond issuance: sources

Japan will consider trimming issuance of super-long bonds in the wake of recent sharp rises in yields for the notes, two sources told Reuters on Tuesday (May 27), as policymakers seek to soothe market concerns over worsening government finances.