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Japan's Bonds Steady Amid Fiscal Concerns and Stimulus

12/17/2025

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On December 17, 2025, Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) remained steady in early Tokyo trading as the Bank of Japan planned sovereign-debt purchases across four yield-curve sectors.
However, concerns about Japan's deteriorating fiscal situation may limit price increases after the Diet approved an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget for an economic stimulus package.
The 10-year JGB yield stood at 1.950%, with the 30-year yield at 3.335%.

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On December 17, 2025, Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) remained steady in early Tokyo trading as the Bank of Japan planned sovereign-debt purchases across four yield-curve sectors.
However, concerns about Japan's deteriorating fiscal situation may limit price increases after the Diet approved an 18.3 trillion yen supplementary budget for an economic stimulus package.
The 10-year JGB yield stood at 1.950%, with the 30-year yield at 3.335%.