Macro & Fed·Bloomberg Markets· 2d ago

Japan’s Super-Long Bond Yields Rise as War Fuels Inflation Fears

Strategic Analysis // Ian Gross

"Rising oil prices due to global conflicts are pushing up inflation expectations, even in Japan, a country long battling deflation. This forces bond yields higher, impacting borrowing costs for governments and businesses worldwide, and potentially slowing economic growth. Investors should watch how central banks respond to these persistent inflationary pressures."

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Looks like even Japan's super-long bonds aren't immune to global jitters. Rising oil prices, thanks to that Middle East conflict, are stirring up inflation fears, and bondholders are demanding a bit more for their patience. Seems like the world's longest-term money isn't quite as set-it-and-forget-it as some might hope.

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