Japan's bond futures rose following a successful 30-year government bond auction, as strong subscription levels eased market concerns over long-term yield pressures. The auction attracted bids exceeding 2.5 times the offered amount, signaling robust investor confidence.
- The 30-year bond auction attracted ¥3.05 trillion in bids against a ¥1.2 trillion offering.
- Bid-to-cover ratio reached 2.54, indicating strong investor interest.
- Japan bond futures rose 0.25% on the day following the auction.
- Yields on the new 30-year bond settled at 1.89%, below the 1.92% level seen prior to the auction.
- Market participants interpreted the outcome as a sign of stable long-term funding conditions.
- The result followed two consecutive auctions with lower-than-expected demand in late 2025.
Japan's bond futures climbed in early trading after a 30-year government bond auction concluded with strong participation, alleviating recent market anxiety about long-dated yields. The auction, conducted by the Ministry of Finance, offered ¥1.2 trillion in new 30-year debt, and received total bids amounting to ¥3.05 trillion, resulting in a bid-to-cover ratio of 2.54. This marked a solid outcome compared to previous auctions, where ratios had dipped below 2.3 in late 2025.
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