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The long-dated yield rose more than five basis points to 4%, the highest level since the 40-year maturity was introduced.
Japan's 40-year government bond yield reached a record 4% after a bond market selloff.
KEY POINTS
- Proposed cuts to food sales tax prompted investor concerns about Japan's fiscal outlook.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan for a snap election increased market focus on fiscal policy.
- Analysts warn markets are pricing in a durable shift toward aggressive fiscal policy under Takaichi.
- Yield curve steepness is expected to persist until mid-year before stabilizing with renewed bank buying.
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