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Japan's ten-year government bond yield climbed to its highest level in thirty years Thursday, driven by a surge in Treasury yields that swept through global fixed income markets. The move signals sustained pressure on sovereign debt worldwide, with investors demanding higher compensation as rate expectations remain elevated and fiscal concerns deepen across major economies.
Turning to commodities, oil prices fell sharply after a report showed Asia is on track to import its highest volume of crude since the start of the US-Iran war. That demand signal, paradoxically, weighed on prices as traders interpreted the surge in imports as a sign of front-running rather than genuine consumption growth, raising questions about near-term supply absorption.
And in Washington, President Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day summit expected to cover artificial intelligence development, trade disputes, tariffs, and the ongoing Iran conflict. The meeting carries significant market weight, as any thaw in US-China relations could reshape global supply chains, technology export controls, and the broader risk appetite across equity and currency markets.
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