Japanese government bonds are rising at a solid 30-year auction as snap elections loom

Longer-dated Japanese government bonds rose on Thursday on solid demand at a closely watched auction of ⁠30-year debt, even as a crucial election loomed on Sunday that would shape the government’s big fiscal stimulus plans.Yields on 30-year government bonds fell 6.5 basis points (bps) to 3.57% by 0611 GMT, while yields on 40-year bonds fell […]

Japan’s Nikkei climbs to record highs amid tech rally, posting best month in three decades

Japan’s Nikkei stock average climbed to a record high on Friday, posting its biggest monthly gain in three decades, while technology shares rallied after strong sales forecasts from Amazon and Apple. A weaker yen also boosted heavyweight exporters after falling to a record low against the euro and the lowest since February against the dollar […]