Tag: #fiscalpolicy

China Sets Lowest Growth Target in Decades, Plans Record Bond Issuance to Steady Economy

Beijing targets 4.5%–5% GDP growth for 2026 and unveils record bond sales and spending, signaling slower, state-managed expansion.

#china, #gdp, #bonds, #fiscalpolicy, #centralbank

China sets lowest growth target in more than 30 years, doubles down on deficit spending

Beijing targets 4.5%–5% growth for 2026 while keeping a record 4% deficit and ramping up bond sales to fund tech, welfare and local debt relief.

#china, #gdp, #fiscalpolicy, #nationalspeoplescongress, #bonds

Japan Bond Yields Surge as Snap Election Pits BOJ Tightening Against New Tax-Cut Pledge

Japan’s JGB yields hit multi-decade highs as the BOJ warns against disorderly moves and PM Sanae Takaichi calls a snap election with debt-funded tax cuts.

#japan, #bonds, #bankofjapan, #election, #fiscalpolicy