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Japan sells JPY 249.2bln in 20yr, 30yr and 40yr JGBs in enhanced liquidity auction; b/c 3.18 (Prev. 3.32)

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  • Highest accepted spread 0.010% (Prev. -0.037%)
  • Allotment of bids at highest accepted spread 93.3209% (Prev. 53.3333%)
  • Average accepted spread 0.006% (Prev. -0.050%)

What it means

Japan's latest auction of JGBs saw a notable drop in yields, with the average accepted spread decreasing to 0.006% from the previous -0.050%. The high takeaway rate of 93.32% indicates strong demand despite the tightening spread, suggesting a solid appetite for long-term government debt. This could imply a cautious sentiment in the market regarding future interest rates, impacting broader fixed income and risk sentiment globally.

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