Japan 10-Year Yield Edges Lower

2026-06-26 04:12 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

Japan's 10-year government bond yield slipped to around 2.61% on Friday, extending its decline for a third consecutive session despite data showing Tokyo's core inflation accelerated for the first time in eight months, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan will continue raising interest rates.

On Wednesday, BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda reaffirmed his commitment to further rate hikes in line with economic, inflation, and financial conditions.

A day later, hawkish board member Naoki Tamura also called for rate increases every few months.

The BOJ is set to announce its next policy decision on July 31.

Meanwhile, Japanese bond yields tracked lower US Treasury yields after a benign US inflation report reduced expectations for multiple Federal Reserve rate hikes this year.

Oil prices also returned to pre-war levels as progress in US-Iran peace efforts eased inflation concerns.



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