Japan sells JPY 2.04tln 10yr JGBs, b/c 3.30x (prev. 3.02x), average yield 2.122% (prev. 2.249%)

Japan’s recent 10-year JGB auction saw strong demand with a bid-to-cover ratio improving to 3.30 from 3.02, suggesting healthy investor appetite.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 3 Mar 2026, 03:55 UTCOn the live feed at 03:35 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japan sells JPY 2.04tln 10yr JGBs, b/c 3.30x (prev. 3.02x), average yield 2.122% (prev. 2.249%)

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Taiwan's Economy Minister says domestic energy supplies are sufficient and no supply concerns in the short-term, already made contingency plans for long-term table supply of LNG

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[MARKET ANALYSIS] Asia-Pac stocks decline as the Iranian conflict entered a 4th day and with Trump warning of larger strikes to come

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Lowest accepted price 99.76 vs prev. 98.74
Average accepted price 99.82 vs prev. 98.79
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The lower average yield at 2.122% compared to the previous 2.249% indicates a minor easing in borrowing costs, which may reflect a cautious outlook on global rates. This outcome could influence market sentiment towards Japanese bonds and impact the broader fixed income environment.

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