Japan bonds hold steady before BOJ decision as strong auction lends support
Japanese government bond yields barely moved ahead of the Bank of Japan decision, as a strong 2-year auction supported demand, Reuters reports.
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what happened
Japanese government bonds (JGBs) were little changed on Thursday, a day before the Bank of Japan announces its policy decision. Demand was firm at the 2-year note auction, where the bid-to-cover ratio rose to 4.03 from 3.89 at last month's sale, and the 2-year yield slipped half a basis point to 1.895%. Gains in US Treasuries helped too, after the Federal Reserve held rates and offered few hints about a hike at its December meeting.
why it matters
Reuters, citing a poll of economists, says the BOJ is likely to hold on Friday and raise rates by a quarter point in December. A softer Fed tone eases pressure on Japanese yields, and steady demand keeps the bond market supported.
market impact
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- Japan bonds steady ahead of BOJ decision; strong auction lends support — Reuters, 29 October 2026 at 05:38 UTC
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