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Key Takeaways Japan's latest 30-year bond auction attracted its strongest demand since 2019 , despite yields remaining near record highs. Higher yields have made long-term government bonds more attractive , encouraging institutional investors to return. The successful auction suggests investors see value , even as concerns over inflation, government spending and the weak yen persist. Bond yields remain a key indicator  for Japan's economy, monetary policy and financial markets. The auction may signal a turning point , with selling pressure in Japan's long-term bond market beginning to ease. Market Insight For months, investors have been selling  Japanese government bonds (JGBs)  as rising inflation, expanding government spending and expectations of further  Bank of Japan (BOJ)  policy tightening pushed yields sharply higher. This week, however, sentiment shifted. Japan's latest  30-year government bond auction  recorded its  strongest investor dem...

Singapore Exchange is broadening its derivatives lineup with new  India and ASEAN government bond futures , aiming to meet rising demand for interest-rate hedging amid oil-driven volatility and diverging monetary policies. The move strengthens SGX’s position as a regional fixed-income risk hub. Key Takeaways SGX to launch bond futures for India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines Contracts will span 3-, 5- and 10-year maturities Settled in US dollars and priced on sovereign yield baskets Launch expected in the coming weeks Initiative comes amid oil price shocks and policy divergence What SGX Is Launching Singapore Exchange Ltd.  plans to introduce futures contracts tied to government bonds from: India Indonesia Malaysia Thailand Philippines Each country will have contracts based on: 3-year bonds 5-year bonds 10-year bonds The contracts will be: US dollar-settled Priced using the average yield of a basket of up to three sovereign bonds This structure allows inves...

  Key Points French government bonds are attracting  dip buyers  after yields spiked on renewed political uncertainty. The  10-year OAT yield  touched 3.55% this week, the highest since March, narrowing the gap with Italian bonds. The  spread vs. German Bunds  briefly widened to 82 bps before easing back to ~79 bps. Amundi CIO Vincent Mortier says spreads are now at levels that “attract marginal buyers,” helping to stabilize the market. Market Context The volatility was triggered by Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s surprise call for a  confidence vote on Sept. 8 , forcing him to seek either far-right abstentions or a highly unlikely alignment of leftist lawmakers. Political instability has weighed heavily on French assets since last June’s snap elections produced a hung parliament. Bonds:  Investors are reassessing valuations, with yields now at attractive entry points. Equities:  The  CAC 40 Index has fallen 3.6%  over the pas...

In the midst of global tariff turbulence and uncertain monetary policy, one under-the-radar opportunity could be setting up for a comeback:  Malaysian government bonds . After enduring a wave of foreign outflows last month — totaling  US$676 million (RM2.87 billion)  — Malaysia’s sovereign bond market is now showing early signs of reversal. The catalyst? A  surprise interest rate cut  by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), its first in five years. While the move was largely seen as preemptive, BNM made its message clear:  global trade risks are real, and policy needs to respond . President Donald Trump’s newly-imposed  25% tariffs on Malaysian goods  added fuel to the fire. Malaysia’s economy had already logged  three straight quarters of slowing growth . Now, easing monetary policy might be the much-needed lifeline. Why This Matters for Investors BNM’s dovish tone suggests that  more rate cuts could be on the horizon . According to DBS Bank’s C...