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flag Japanese insurers are shifting from domestic yen bonds to higher-yielding assets amid rising yields and changing market conditions.

flag Japanese life insurers, managing nearly 300 trillion yen in assets, are reducing holdings of domestic yen bonds from October 2025 through March 2026, shifting toward higher-yielding securities as long-term government bond yields rise. flag This move follows declining demand from traditional buyers and reduced Bank of Japan bond purchases, with insurers also trimming overvalued domestic equities amid record stock highs. flag About half of 10 major insurers are cutting foreign debt, citing improved returns on Japanese bonds and ongoing hedging costs, despite lower hedging expenses. flag The shift reflects a broader reassessment of portfolio strategy amid rising yields and cautious outlooks on fiscal policy and inflation.

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