Japan sells JPY 2.2tln in 2-year JGBs; b/c 3.88x (prev. 3.26x); average yield 1.253% (prev. 1.129%)

The recent auction of 2-year Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) saw an increase in demand, as indicated by the rise in bid-to-cover ratio to 3.88 from the previous 3.26.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Jan 2026, 03:50 UTCOn the live feed at 03:30 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Lowest accepted price 100.080 vs. prev. 99.920
Weighted average price 100.090 vs prev. 99.942
Tail in price 0.010 vs prev. 0.022

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This heightened interest, alongside an uptick in average yield, suggests a possible shift in market sentiment, potentially reflecting growing concerns over inflation or rate expectations. Traders should monitor how this demand influences the broader Japanese yield curve and interest rate outlook.

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