JGB

JGB stands for Japanese Government Bond, which is a debt security issued by the Japanese government to finance its spending. It is a primary investment vehicle for domestic and international investors, with its yield being a key benchmark for the country's borrowing costs and economic health.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to its yields reaching multi-decade highs, driven by the Bank of Japan's policy shift and growing concerns over Japan's fiscal sustainability.

Latest on JGB

• JGB yield rises despite 30-year-high coupon
• 10-year JGB coupon hits 30-year high as rising rates add to fiscal fears
• Bloomberg Electronic Markets brings automation to JGB Market-on-Close functionality
• Nippon Life open to becoming net JGB buyer next fiscal year
• 10-year JGB yields slip past 2.9% on faster BOJ tightening expectations
• Japan's MUFG to launch instant JGB transactions via blockchain
• Meiji Yasuda Life to double JGB purchases from earlier plans

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