Japanese bond yields rise on expectations for faster BOJ rate hikes

MarketsSummary of recent policy meeting opinions signals possible rate hike accelerationWhile expectations for an early Bank of Japan rate hike have strengthened, downward pressure on the yen remains strong. (Photo by Nanami Sato)JADA NAGUMOAugust 10, 2026 16:01 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese government bond yields got a boost higher on Monday as investors grew increasingly mindful of the possibility that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates at a faster pace than previously expected following the release of its last policy meeting summary.