Japanese investors sold ¥714.4 billion of foreign bonds and ¥121.3 billion of foreign stocks for the week ended July 17, while foreign investors sold ¥185.1 billion of Japanese bonds and ¥76.6 billion of Japanese stocks.

A poll shows 58% of economists are very or somewhat worried about the impact of JGB yield rise on Japan's debt-financing costs in the next 2-3 years.

Japanese government bonds fell, tracking declines in US Treasuries.

Japan announces a 2.8 trillion yen treasury discount bill auction.

Japanese bond investors are primed to react to any changes at the Government Pension Investment Fund as the country shifts to expansionary fiscal policy.

A poll shows 86% of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise its key interest rate to 1.25% by end-2024, up from 79% in June.

BoJ is said to be open to raising rates faster than every six months, with officials viewing recent yen weakness as an upside inflation risk, though a July rate hold is widely expected after the June hike.

The 40-year Japanese government bond yield rose to 3.895%, up 0.5 basis points.

Japan's June exports to Asia rose 22.7% year on year, according to MOF data.

President Trump said he would handle a possible Red Sea blockade if it occurs.

Japan PM Takaichi stated the government will pursue steps encouraging investment in domestic financial assets by households and pension funds like GPIF.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama stated the government is monitoring financial markets and economic conditions while working to steadily reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio.

Japan offered ¥3.8 trillion worth of Treasury discount bills in its latest debt sale.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama stated officials are prepared to act decisively whenever required.

A Bank of Japan official warned that delaying adjustment of stimulus policies could fuel inflation risks and trigger a future economic downturn.

Japan aims to expand domestic and overseas investor participation in JGBs.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama stated that the Bank of Japan should determine monetary policy tools.

Japanese government bonds showed mixed results as investors balanced gains in U.S. Treasuries against rising oil prices.

Chinese domestic futures closed mixed overnight, with PTA down over 2%, synthetic rubber up over 1%, and plastic and soybean meal up nearly 1%.