ep 331 | Why investors need to watch Japan closely this year

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Previously titled “ep 331 - Why investors need to watch Japan closely this year” — renamed by the publisher on Aug 4, 2026

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While almost every country in the world has been reducing interest rates from multi-decade highs, Japan has been doing the exact opposite. The Japanese economy isn’t as dominant as it once was, but it is critically important in terms of global financial markets, especially for foreign exchange and bond yields. We’ve seen some big moves in bond yields, with the 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield rising above two per cent for the first time since 1999. We need to keep a close eye on how the landscape is changing, and watch for ripples across other markets too.

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