Title: đŻđ” Turmoil in Japan's Bond Market: Signs of a Major Crisis?
âA significant shift is currently unfolding in the Japanese economy, with Government Bonds (JGB) facing unprecedented challenges. Here are the key highlights at a glance:
âđ Supply Surge: JGB supply has increased by 8%, reaching approximately „65 Trillion ($415 Billion).
âđ BOJ Pullback: The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is scaling back its bond purchases, with holdings projected to shrink to „46.5 Trillion.
âđ Record Yields: The 10-year bond yield has hit 2.13%, the highest level since 1999!
âđ» Market Performance: Japanese bonds fell by 6% last yearâthe worst performance among all major global markets.
âThe Bottom Line: Supply is rising while the primary buyer (BOJ) is stepping back. The result? Higher borrowing costs and extreme market volatility.
â#JapanEconomy #JGB #FinanceNews #BOJ #FinancialCrisis
