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Japanese bond futures rise as US long-term yields fall
Japanese bond futures rose on Oct.
15 as trading began in the domestic market.
The December contract opened at 125.19 yen, up 20 sen from its previous settlement, and later climbed to 125.43 yen.
The rise followed a further drop in US long-term yields during early trading in Japan.
On Oct.
14, the benchmark US 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.19%, down 0.02 percentage points from the previous day.
When bond yields fall, bond prices rise, which can support buying in Japanese bond futures.
The available information gives no further market outlook or next steps.
Japanese bond futures rose in early trading on October 15 as long-term US yields fell.
The December futures contract opened 20 sen above the previous settlement at 125 yen 19 sen.
It later extended its gain to 125 yen 43 sen.
The US 10-year Treasury yield ended the New York session on October 14 at 5.19%, down 0.02 percentage points from the previous day.
- Who
- Japanese bond futures traders.
- What
- Bond futures rose, with the December contract extending its gains.
- When
- The morning of October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Japan’s domestic bond market.
- Why
- Long-term US yields fell, prompting buying in Japanese bond futures.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The US 10-year Treasury yield closed at 5.19%, down 0.02 percentage points from the previous day.
Japanese bond futures opened higher and the December contract later rose to 125 yen 43 sen.
- December contract opening
- 125 yen 19 sen
- Opening gain
- 20 sen above the previous settlement
- December contract high
- 125 yen 43 sen
- US 10-year Treasury yield
- 5.19% at the October 14 close, down 0.02 percentage points