Japan sells JPY 525bln 20-year JGBs; b/c 4.82x (prev. 3.25), average yield 3.327% (prev. 3.141%)

Japan's successful sale of 20-year JGBs at a stronger bid-to-cover ratio suggests increased investor confidence, potentially reflecting optimism about economic stability.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 14 Apr 2026, 03:55 UTCOn the live feed at 03:35 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Japan sells JPY 525bln 20-year JGBs; b/c 4.82x (prev. 3.25), average yield 3.327% (prev. 3.141%)

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