(RTTNews) - The Japanese market is notably higher on Thursday, extending the sharp gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 54,050 level, with gains in index heavyweights, automakers and
(RTTNews) - The Japanese market is notably higher on Thursday, extending the sharp gains in the previous two sessions, following the broadly positive cues from Wall Street overnight. The Nikkei 225 is moving above the 54,050 level, with gains in index heavyweights, automakers and
Japan’s two-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, as expectations build for a near-term Bank of Japan rate hike. The two-year rate, which is sensitive to monetary policy expectations, rose 1 basis point to 1.315% on Thursday, surpassing a previous high of 1.31% reached last month. The 10-year yield rose 2 basis points to 2.270%. The move comes amid a broader global se...
Japan’s two-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level since 1996, as expectations build for a near-term Bank of Japan rate hike. The two-year rate, which is sensitive to monetary policy expectations, rose 1 basis point to 1.315% on Thursday, surpassing a previous high of 1.31% reached last month. The 10-year yield rose 2 basis points to 2.270%. The move comes amid a broader global selloff in bonds, as markets price in an oil-driven inflation shock following the start of the Iran conflict. Central bank warnings on persistent price pressures have pushed short-dated yields higher, while traders have largely unwound expectations for Federal Reserve easing this year. Rising oil prices are also weighing on the yen, reinforcing expectations that the BOJ may need to continue tightening. Overnight index swaps suggest traders are pricing in a 64% chance of a move by April. Governor Kazuo Ueda kept the possibility of an April hike on the table after the central bank’s policy meeting last week. Meanwhile, Japan’s largest labor union group reported an average pay increase of above 5% for a third straight year, adding to evidence of sustained inflation pressures.
Morris S. Young, CEO of AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) , reported the indirect sale of shares on March 10, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.60). * 1-year performance calculated using March 10, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading
Morris S. Young, CEO of AXT (NASDAQ:AXTI) , reported the indirect sale of shares on March 10, 2026, as disclosed in the SEC Form 4 filing . Transaction value based on SEC Form 4 weighted average purchase price ($45.60). * 1-year performance calculated using March 10, 2026 as the reference date. Continue reading