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Snap Election and Tax-Cut Pledge Stir Jitters in Japan’s Bond Market

As JGB yields hit highs not seen since the late 1990s, the Bank of Japan warns of rapid moves while PM Sanae Takaichi bets on debt-funded food tax relief.

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Japan Bond Yields Hit 25-Year High as BOJ Warns on Volatility and PM Takaichi Calls Snap Election

Japan’s 10-year yield nears 2.3% as the BOJ flags rapid moves while PM Takaichi seeks a Feb. 8 mandate for tax cuts and spending.

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Japan’s Monetary Base Shrinks for First Time Since 2007 as BOJ Unwinds Stimulus

Bank of Japan says monetary base fell 4.9% in 2025, first drop in 18 years, signaling a cautious retreat from ultra-easy policy.

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Bank of Japan Governor Signals Cautious Approach to Interest Rate Hikes Amid Global Uncertainties

BOJ Governor Ueda warns of global risks affecting Japan's rate hikes as yen falls 0.3%.

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Japan’s Upcoming Election: LDP Faces Potential Loss in Upper House Amid Economic Challenges

Japan's ruling LDP may lose its upper house majority in the upcoming election, affecting economic policies amidst rising inflation and U.S. tariffs.

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