[MARKET UPDATE] JGBs gapped 14 ticks lower on the re-open from lunch but has since filled the gap; Nikkei 225 continues to fall, nearing 60k; USD/JPY fell from 159.49 to a trough of 158.99 but has regained 159 handle

The gap down in JGBs indicates initial weakness in the bond market, possibly linked to broader market sentiment or adjustments in expectations regarding Bank of Japan policies.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 28 Apr 2026, 03:59 UTCOn the live feed at 03:39 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] JGBs gapped 14 ticks lower on the re-open from lunch but has since filled the gap; Nikkei 225 continues to fall, nearing 60k; USD/JPY fell from 159.49 to a trough of 158.99 but has regained 159 handle

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The Nikkei's decline toward 60k combined with fluctuations in USD/JPY suggests ongoing volatility, which may be reflective of investor uncertainty or risk-off positioning in the Asian session.

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