# Japan’s benchmark bond yield reaches 3% for first time since 1996

https://mins.news/en/item/39706

- Financial Times, 2026-09-01 03:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/e6f5f97a-b199-444e-aaec-b8199359b08e?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> Japan’s benchmark bond yield has reached 3% for the first time since 1996. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled that he expects the Bank of Japan to raise rates soon.

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