Growing expectations for faster BOJ rate hikes push up bond yields
MarketsSummary of policy meeting opinions signals possibly faster rate hikesWhile 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 JSTUpdated on August 10, 2026 17:49 JSTTOKYO -- Japanese government b
Analysis:BOJ's rate-hike path runs into Takaichi's bond market problems
TOKYO, Aug 10 : The Bank of Japan may be edging toward an early rate hike, but it faces a growing risk that any move to tighten policy will be offset by mounting political pressure to support the bond market.As government spending plans drive yields higher, the BOJ is being drawn into an increasingly awkward battle to
