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Key Japan bond yield hits 29-year high

Key Japan bond yield hits 29-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on May 15, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond rising to 2.730 percent, the highest level since May 1997.

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Key bond yield hits 29-year high

Key bond yield hits 29-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 15, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.700 percent, the highest level since May 1997.

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Key bond yield hits 29-year high

Key bond yield hits 29-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 15, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting the highest level since May 1997.

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 12, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.545 percent, its highest level since February 1999.

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 12, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.545 percent, its highest level since February 1999.

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 12, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.545 percent, its highest level since February 1999.

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo on the morning of May 12, 2026, shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.545 percent, its highest level since February 1999.

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[Breaking News]Key bond yield hits 27-year high

TOKYO, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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ECB President Lagarde

ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on April 30, 2026, following the ECB's Governing Council meeting where the benchmark deposit rate was decided to be maintained at 2 percent.

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Key bond yield hits 27-year high

Key bond yield hits 27-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.515 percent, its highest level in about 27 years, on April 30, 2026.

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Yield on key gov't bond spikes

Yield on key gov't bond spikes

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond spike on April 13, 2026, after the United States and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement. The yield hit 2.490 percent in the morning, the highest since February 1999.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond tops 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield later hit 2.425 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

Yield on key gov't bond hits 2.4%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.4 percent on the morning of April 6, 2026. The yield briefly hit 2.410 percent, its highest level since February 1999, reflecting growing uncertainty over the global oil market amid the continuing Iran crisis.

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[Breaking News]Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, March 19 Kyodo - The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year. (Kyodo)

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ECB President Lagarde

ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on March 19, 2026, following the ECB's Governing Council meeting where the benchmark deposit rate was decided to be maintained at 2 percent.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

Cherry blossoms in Tokyo

The Somei Yoshino cherry tree that the Japan Meteorological Agency uses as a benchmark tree to declare the official start of the spring cherry blossom season, comes into bloom at Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo on March 19, 2026, five days earlier than the average year.

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ECB President Lagarde

ECB President Lagarde

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on Feb. 5, 2026, following the ECB's Governing Council meeting where the benchmark deposit rate was decided to be maintained at 2 percent.

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Gold price tops 30,000 yen

Gold price tops 30,000 yen

An electronic board at the flagship shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company (lower L) topping 30,000 yen ($196) per gram for the first time on Jan. 29, 2026.

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U.S. Fed keeps key rate steady

U.S. Fed keeps key rate steady

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Jan. 28, 2026, following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 3.50-3.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.275 percent, its highest level since February 1999, on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

Benchmark bond yield at highest level since Feb. 1999

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.275 percent, its highest level since February 1999, on Jan. 19, 2026.

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Gold price tops 25,000 yen

Gold price tops 25,000 yen

An electronic board at the flagship shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company (upper L) topping 25,000 yen per gram for the first time on Dec. 24, 2025.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 26-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond rising to 2.015 percent, its highest in about 26 years and four months, on Dec. 19, 2025, following a Bank of Japan raise earlier in the day in its key interest rate to a 30-year high of around 0.75 percent.

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Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

Fed cuts key rate by 0.25 point

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Dec. 10, 2025, following a two-day monetary policy meeting. The Fed decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point, its third straight rate reduction.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond ending at 1.935 percent, its highest in about 18 and a half years, on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

Benchmark bond yield hits 18.5-year high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on the newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond ending at 1.935 percent, its highest in about 18 and a half years, on Dec. 4, 2025.

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Federal Reserve Chair Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell holds a press conference in Washington on Oct. 29, 2025, following the Federal Open Market Committee' decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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Gold prices top 20,000 yen per gram

Gold prices top 20,000 yen per gram

Photo taken on Sept. 29, 2025, shows gold necklaces at secondhand jewelry dealer Komehyo Co. in Tokyo's Ginza shopping area. The benchmark retail gold price topped 20,000 yen per gram the same day for the first time.

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Gold price surge

Gold price surge

An electronic board at a retail shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company topping 20,000 yen per gram for the first time on Sept. 29, 2025.

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Fed cuts key interest rate

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference in Washington on Sept. 17, 2025, after the Federal Open Market Committee decided to cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage point.

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Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Family photo during the start of the tenth edition of 'Madrid es Moda', in the Jardines de la Plaza de Oriente, on September 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 'Madrid es Moda' is the starting signal for nine days dedicated to fashion, preceding Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid and consolidating the capital as an international benchmark. For four days, more than 20 designers and firms will show their proposals with parades, exhibitions, fashion films and presentations in iconic locations such as the steps of the National Archaeological Museum, the courtyard of the old monastery of the Salesas in Chamberí, the Cloister of Pozo de San Isidro and the Palacete de Villa Rosa. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Family photo during the start of the tenth edition of 'Madrid es Moda', in the Jardines de la Plaza de Oriente, on September 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 'Madrid es Moda' is the starting signal for nine days dedicated to fashion, preceding Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid and consolidating the capital as an international benchmark. For four days, more than 20 designers and firms will show their proposals with parades, exhibitions, fashion films and presentations in iconic locations such as the steps of the National Archaeological Museum, the courtyard of the old monastery of the Salesas in Chamberí, the Cloister of Pozo de San Isidro and the Palacete de Villa Rosa. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Madrid Es Moda Kicks Off Its Tenth Edition - Spain

Family photo during the start of the tenth edition of 'Madrid es Moda', in the Jardines de la Plaza de Oriente, on September 13, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 'Madrid es Moda' is the starting signal for nine days dedicated to fashion, preceding Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid and consolidating the capital as an international benchmark. For four days, more than 20 designers and firms will show their proposals with parades, exhibitions, fashion films and presentations in iconic locations such as the steps of the National Archaeological Museum, the courtyard of the old monastery of the Salesas in Chamberí, the Cloister of Pozo de San Isidro and the Palacete de Villa Rosa. Photo by Carlos Lujan/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gold prices soaring

Gold prices soaring

An electronic board at a retail shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company topping 18,000 yen per gram for the first time on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Gold prices soaring

Gold prices soaring

An electronic board at a retail shop of Tanaka Precious Metal Technologies Co. in Tokyo's Ginza district shows the benchmark retail gold price set by the Tokyo company topping 18,000 yen per gram for the first time on Sept. 1, 2025.

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Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

A financial data monitor in Tokyo displays the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond at 1.625 percent on Aug. 27, 2025. The yield briefly rose to 1.630 percent the day, its highest level since October 2008.

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Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

Japan's benchmark bond yield rises

A financial data monitor in Tokyo displays the yield on the benchmark 10-year Japanese government bond at 1.625 percent on Aug. 27, 2025. The yield briefly rose to 1.630 percent the day, its highest level since October 2008.

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Fed chief Powell

Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference in Washington on July 30, 2025, following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50 percent.

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Fed chief Powell

Fed chief Powell

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at a press conference in Washington on July 30, 2025, following the Federal Open Market Committee's decision to leave its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25-4.50 percent.

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