This chapter discusses the recent increase in Japanese government bond (JGB) yields, the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) response, and the implications for the Japanese economy. The market's concern stems from the BOJ's shift away from yield curve control and the resulting rise in benchmark yields to levels unseen since the global financial crisis. The chapter also touches upon the impact of rising yields on Japan's substantial debt load.
Rise in Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields to highest levels since the global financial crisis.
BOJ's shift away from yield curve control.
Concerns about the impact on Japan's large debt load.
Inflation remains above or in line with BOJ target.
Expectation of continued gradual interest rate rises by BOJ.