Japan sells JPY 250bln 10-year I/L JGBs: b/c 3.40x, Yield at the Lowest Accepted Price 0.578%

The strong bid-to-cover ratio of 3.40x indicates solid demand for Japan's 10-year inflation-linked government bonds, despite the yield being at the lowest accepted price of 0.578%.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 1 May 2026, 03:55 UTCOn the live feed at 03:35 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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Japan sells JPY 250bln 10-year I/L JGBs: b/c 3.40x, Yield at the Lowest Accepted Price 0.578%

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This suggests investor confidence in Japanese inflation expectations and could signal sustained interest in fixed income assets, potentially influencing the rates market and risk sentiment in the region.

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