BlockBeats news: On August 17, Japanese government bond prices fell amid fiscal concerns and growing market speculation that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates in the coming months, pushing the 10-year yield to its highest level since 1996. The 10-year yield rose as much as 5.5 basis points to 2.93%. The 30-year yield increased by 5 basis points to 4.06%, nearing the record high touched in May.
Japan's 10-Year Treasury Yield Reaches a 30-Year High
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Risk-on assets gained momentum as Japan’s 10-year Treasury yield reached a 30-year high of 2.93% on August 17, 2026, driven by concerns over fiscal policy and potential Bank of Japan rate hikes. The 30-year yield rose to 4.06%, nearing a record level. Movements in CFT-related markets also reflected heightened sensitivity to global bond market shifts.
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