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JN 30-y Bond Auction

Monitor JN 30-y Bond Auction results to gauge investor confidence and future interest rate expectations.

Overview

Yields are determined by bond market investors, serving as a key indicator of their expectations regarding future interest rates. The bid-to-cover ratio indicates market liquidity and demand, helping to assess investor confidence. Auction results are provided in an 'X.XX|X.X' format, where the first figure denotes the average interest rate for the bonds sold, and the second indicates the bid-to-cover ratio, reflecting the number of bids received versus accepted.

Key Information

What it Measures

Average yield from a 30-year government bond auction and the corresponding bid-to-cover ratio.

Usual Effect

There is no predictable impact, as it encompasses both risk and growth implications.

Source & Frequency

Ministry of Finance (latest release) - https://www.mof.go.jp/english/index.htm • Varies, occurring roughly eight times a year.

How Data is Derived

N/A

Also Known As

JGB Auction

Acronym

Japanese Government Bond (JGB)

Historic Data