Japan’s Nikkei Falls 1.3% as Yields and Inflation Concerns Weigh
The Nikkei fell 1.3% to 64,075.42 on Tuesday as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns. The supplied body is truncated before the Topix figure.
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Japan's Nikkei Falls 0.86% as Yields and Inflation Concerns Weigh
The Nikkei fell 0.86% to 64,360.16 by 0204 GMT, with technology shares dragging the index lower as investors weighed rising bond yields and persistent inflation concerns.
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France bond selloff deepens as spreads widen
French government bonds are being priced more like peripheral debt as the OAT-Bund spread moves above 140 basis points, according to Federated Hermes' Mitch Reznick. Investors are also focused on France's high debt, large deficit, increased supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
Dollar Seen Trading Around 4.08-4.10 Ringgit Next Week
Kenanga economists expect the dollar to trade between 4.08 and 4.10 ringgit next week, with risks tilted toward further ringgit weakness. They said U.S. inflation data, Fed rate expectations, Malaysia’s Budget 2027 and geopolitical risks may influence the pair.
Asian currencies mostly consolidate ahead of U.S. data
Most Asian currencies were little changed against the dollar as investors waited for U.S. data, including the University of Michigan preliminary consumer sentiment reading. Traders were also watching Treasury yields and comments from Federal Reserve officials for clues on the policy outlook.
JGB yields fall across curve after Treasury decline
Japanese government bond yields fell across the curve after overnight declines in U.S. Treasury yields. The 10-year JGB yield was down 4.5 basis points at 3.035%, while the 2-year and 30-year yields were lower as well.
French bonds underperform as spread widens
French government bonds are being sold off relative to German Bunds. Traders cited France’s debt load, budget deficit, bond supply and political uncertainty ahead of the presidential election.
French bond volatility seen elevated into election cycle
State Street Investment Management's Masahiko Loo says the recent selloff in French government bonds reflects carry-trade unwinds and a reassessment of French fiscal risk. He expects volatility to remain elevated into the April-May 2027 presidential election cycle.
Singapore dollar steady as higher oil prices weigh
The Singapore dollar was little changed against the U.S. dollar in Asian trade, with analysts saying firmer oil prices could weigh on the currency. UOB economists said higher oil prices may reinforce inflation concerns and a higher-for-longer U.S. rate outlook.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 falls 0.60% to 65,481.27; Topix down 1.72%
Nikkei 225 lost 0.60% to 65,481.27 for a second straight session, while Topix slipped 1.72% to 4,041.13.
Nikkei 225 falls 1.23% as oil, bond yields weigh on sentiment
Topix slips 1.75%; traders cite a global rise in bond yields, higher oil prices and overnight US equity declines.