# Yield on 20-yr JGB hits 2-yr high on subdued BOJ bond buy operation | Financial Post

> The yield on Japan's benchmark 20-year government bond rose to 0.455%, its highest since January 2019, after a weak Bank of Japan bond purchase operation. Traders worried the BOJ could reduce future bond buying. The 10-year yield rose one basis point to 0.045%.

- Date: 2021-01-29 · published 2021-01-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/49399-yield-on-20-yr-jgb-hits-2-yr-high-on-subdued-boj-bond-buy-operation-financial
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Rising Japanese yields signal that markets expect the BOJ to loosen its yield control, which can affect yen exchange rates and capital flows. The direct link to feed commodity prices is limited.

## Sources

- financialpost.com: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/yield-on-20-yr-jgb-hits-2-yr-high-on-subdued-boj-bond-buy-operation

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