Japan Bond Yields Surge and Draw Capital Home

Rising Japanese bond yields are drawing capital back home as domestic returns become more attractive. Japanese investors have reduced overseas debt holdings amid high hedging costs and shifting market conditions.

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FILE PHOTO: Holograms, which show different images and colours depending on the angle at which they are viewed, are seen on the new Japanese 1,000 yen banknote as the new note is displayed at a currency museum of the Bank of Japan, on the day the new notes of 10,000 yen, 5,000 yen and 1,000 yen went into circulation, in Tokyo, Japan July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Issei Kato/Pool/File Photo/File

Japan's benchmark 10-year bond yields hit 3% on Tuesday, sparking a capital rotation that threatens to drain funds from global debt markets. The milestone yield is the highest in three decades, more than tripling over the past two years. The shift marks a turning point for institutional portfolios worldwide as domestic returns improve.

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