Japanese Bond Rout Sends Yields to Record Highs

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Japan's bond market experienced a significant selloff, with yields reaching record highs in response to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal to cut taxes on food, which was met with investor skepticism.

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The selloff in Japan's bond market escalated quickly on Tuesday. Yields soared to records as investors gave a thumbs down to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election pitch to cut taxes on food. Jordan Rochester, Mizuho EMEA FICC strategy head, talks about what could come next for the bond markets. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Original article published by Bloomberg on January 20, 2026.
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