Japan just sent a shockwave through global bond markets. The country's 20-year government bond yield surged to 2.75%. This is ...

Japan’s biggest bank industry group warned of the risks of a downgrade in the nation’s credit rating as politicians make election pledges that could swell the public debt. A recent jump in yields ...

When you think about national debt, the massive numbers thrown around by wealthy nations like the United States and Japan ...

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan must fund any additional spending plans within its budget rather than issue more debt, the International Monetary Fund said on Friday, urging the government to get its fiscal ...

Crypto markets sold off sharply in August 2024 in response to global macro dislocation caused by Japan’s fiscal crisis, underscoring their sensitivity to liquidity shocks and systemic risk. In the ...

Much has been made of whether Japan's market fright at yet more fiscal stimulus and political leaning on the central bank ...

Japan’s 30-year bonds dropped after a debt auction drew the lowest demand since June, pointing to renewed concerns about ...

When discussing national finances, the debt-to-GDP ratio has become the ultimate measuring stick for economic health. Some ...

Peter St. Onge is a visiting fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of the accompanying video from professor Peter St. Onge. Japan just fired its ...