‘Widowmaker’ bets as Japan super-long bond yields peak – The Japan Times

‘Widowmaker’ bets as Japan super-long bond yields peak – The Japan Times

For years, betting against government bonds was known as a loss-making transaction. Now there might be a window of opportunity.

Unlike much of the developed world, Japan’s long-term yields are near their 16-month highs after the government massively increased the supply of debt to fund its stimulus spending.

Lower demand from major buyers and weaker central bank support could set the stage for…

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