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Japanese companies are exploring asset sales, including strategic shareholdings, to offset rising borrowing costs amid the yen's depreciation and highest debt servicing expenses in decades.

Global government bond yields across major economies reached multi-decade highs this week, with Japan’s 10-year yield crossing 3% for the first time since 1996 and US Treasuries and European debt also hitting historic levels.

Waymo, Alphabet's autonomous‑vehicle subsidiary, announced it is seeking over $3 billion of unrated debt from investors PIMCO, Blackstone and Sixth Street, marking its first-ever debt issuance.

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The article discusses the S&P 500 (^GSPC) as a benchmark for strong businesses but highlights that not all constituent stocks are necessarily attractive investments due to challenges like stagnating growth, high debt, or competitive threats.

Senegal's short-dated bonds are experiencing a selloff as investors anticipate potential losses and a possible debt restructuring, indicating growing concern over the country's debt sustainability.

Apax Partners is arranging approximately €1 billion in debt financing to acquire two business units from Gerresheimer AG, a packaging firm.

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Senegal announced plans to restructure its eurobond debt under the G20 Common Framework following a new $2.2 billion IMF program agreement.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Abel stated that raising debt in Japan remains appropriate despite potential risks if Japan's interest rates rise significantly.

Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss warned that the recent bond market rout could necessitate emergency spending cuts, citing the UK as a prime example of rising debt.

Global bond yields are rising to multi-decade highs due to persistent inflation concerns, expectations of prolonged higher interest rates, and elevated debt levels.