Yamaguchi Financial to dump more Japan bonds on faster BOJ hikes

Banks and other investors are grappling with soaring bond yields as the central bank seeks to combat inflation in an economy that had previously seen prices sink for years.

The veterans ministry said Wednesday it is seeking an 8 percent hike in its 2027 budget to expand veterans benefits, support independence fighters' descendants and host an international sports event for injured soldiers. The Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs said it has proposed 7.22 trillion won ($5.25 billion

PoliticsSearch for ineffective tax incentives falls short, adding to funding questionsJapan aims to encourage individuals to buy government bonds and businesses to raise employee pay through tax code changes. (Nikkei photo collage)YUKI SEKIGUCHISeptember 1, 2026 05:31 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's government ministries are seeki