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flag Japan may reduce bond buybacks to ease market support as inflation expectations rise.

flag Japan is considering cutting its monthly buybacks of inflation-linked government bonds from 20 billion yen to 15 billion yen in April and June, as rising inflation expectations—driven by global factors like the Middle East conflict—boost investor demand. flag The break-even inflation rate surpassed 1.9% for the first time, making these bonds more attractive. flag While issuance will remain stable at 250 billion yen in May, the planned reduction signals a shift toward less government market support, reflecting improved market conditions since the bonds’ 2013 revival amid deflation-fighting efforts.

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