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Japan's corporate pensions return to domestic bonds as long-term rates rise
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Japan's corporate pensions return to domestic bonds as long-term rates rise

Japanese corporate pension funds are increasingly investing in domestic government bonds as yields reach a 30-year high, according to a JPMorgan survey. This shift marks a reversal of a long-standing trend where these funds had reduced their exposure to domestic bonds. The move is driven by the pursuit of higher returns in a rising interest rate environment. As Japan's benchmark bond yield approaches 3%, pension funds are reevaluating their investment strategies, favoring domestic bonds over other asset classes. This development comes amid broader changes in Japan's financial landscape, including discussions around tax incentives for bond purchases and adjustments to fiscal policies.

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Japan's corporate pensions return to domestic bonds as long-term rates rise

Japanese corporate pension funds are increasingly investing in domestic government bonds as yields reach a 30-year high, according to a JPMorgan survey. This shift marks a reversal of a long-standing trend where these funds had reduced their exposure to domestic bonds. The move is driven by the pursuit of higher returns in a rising interest rate environment. As Japan's benchmark bond yield approaches 3%, pension funds are reevaluating their investment strategies, favoring domestic bonds over other asset classes. This development comes amid broader changes in Japan's financial landscape, including discussions around tax incentives for bond purchases and adjustments to fiscal policies.

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