The yield on Japan's 20-year government bonds fell 6 basis points to 3.785%. The yield on Japan's 2-year government bonds fell 2.0 basis points to 1.665%.

2026-08-19

The yield on Japan's 20-year government bonds fell 6 basis points to 3.785%. The yield on Japan's 2-year government bonds fell 2.0 basis points to 1.665%.

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