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Japan's Kato: Market sees rising rates as reflecting concerns about state finances


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Published in Business and Finance on Monday, May 26th 2025 at 23:20 GMT by FXStreet   Print publication without navigation

  • Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Kato said on Tuesday that interest rates reflect various factors, but the market sees rising rates as reflecting concerns about state finances.

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Kato addressed the recent rise in Japanese government bond (JGB) yields, attributing it to market concerns over the nation's fiscal health. Speaking at a press conference, Kato emphasized the government's commitment to monitoring market trends closely and maintaining communication with the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to manage the situation effectively. He reassured that the government would continue to implement necessary measures to ensure fiscal sustainability and stability in the bond market. This comes amid speculations about potential adjustments to the BoJ's monetary policy, which could further influence JGB yields.

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