Japan’s 10-year government bond yield touched recently hit 1.8% — last seen in 2008. (Image: Envato) Show Quick Read Summary is AI Generated. Newsroom Reviewed

A terrified heroine in a dim bungalow, suspenseful music, and thunder sounds build tension as footsteps approach. She trembles, her heart races, and then, there’s a hand on her shoulder. Suddenly, lightning reveals the person's face, but the face would be revealed only in the sequel. A similar horror movie is being played in the Japanese bond market.

In mid-November 2025, Japan’s 10-year government bond yield touched 1.8% — last seen in 2008. Instantly, some analysts concluded it’s the ‘end of Japanese bond markets. But some are trying to guess the sequel’s story - whether the “hand on the shoulder” is a villain, a hero, or s

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