Japan 10-Year Bond Yield Ticks Higher

2026-06-19 03:05 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

Japan’s 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 2.67% as Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino stated recently the central bank will continue raising interest rates while carefully monitoring the risk that underlying inflation could exceed its 2% target.

He added that Japan’s economy remains resilient, supported by solid corporate earnings and rising household incomes.

Last week, the BOJ raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1% in an effort to contain inflation and support the weakening yen.

Meanwhile, recent data showed Japan’s core inflation remained unchanged at 1.4% in May, in line with expectations, indicating that underlying price pressures stayed moderate despite concerns that higher energy costs could drive inflation higher.

The comments reinforced expectations that the BOJ will maintain its gradual tightening path if economic and price conditions continue to evolve as anticipated.



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