2/5/2025, 12:52:02 pm

Japans shorter-dated bond yields fall on bets of slower BOJ rate hikes

Yields on Japan's shorter-term bonds fell Friday as strong demand reflected expectations that the Bank of Japan will maintain low rates. The BOJ kept rates steady and cut growth forecasts, citing U.S. tariff and export uncertainties. Two-year and five-year JGB yields dropped 1.5 basis points each, while the 10-year yield fell 1 bp. Experts suggest the BOJ may pause rate hikes.