Japan’s 20-year bond demand weakens amid worries over inflation and policies
Japan’s 20-year government bond demand slumped as the auction for the same resulted in the weakest demand since May 2025. This development comes as concerns about inflation and fiscal policy affect investor appetite. In contrast to 4.01 at the last auction and a 12-month average of 3.55, the bid-to-cover ratio at the sale was 2.97….
