Japanese government bonds suffered a sharp sell-off on May 18, 2026, with yields hitting multi-decade highs. The 30-year JGB yield reached approximately 4.2%, while the 10-year yield climbed to 2.8%, its highest since 1996. The pressure stemmed from fears of increased deficit-covering bond issuance…
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Japan Bonds Plunge: 30-Year Yield Hits 4.2% on Fiscal, Global Pressure
Japanese government bonds suffered a sharp sell-off on May 18, 2026, with yields hitting multi-decade highs. The 30-year JGB yield reached approximately 4.2%, while the 10-year yield climbed to 2.8%, its highest since 1996. The pressure stemmed from fears of increased deficit-covering bond issuance following proposed fiscal measures, alongside rising global yields and oil prices. […]