Japan two-year bond auction attracts strongest demand since August 2024

8 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30

The bid-to-cover ratio reached 5.24, up from 3.54 at the previous sale and above the 12-month average of 3.6.
The auction's tail narrowed to 0.005, compared to 0.012 last month, indicating competitive bidding as higher yields supported investor interest.
This surge in demand highlights renewed confidence in Japanese government bonds, with market participants responding to recent yield increases.

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