In January, a surge in Japanese Government Bond yields occurred simultaneously with a selloff in the Yen—a sign of intensifying market concern about fiscal stability. Interestingly, collective stress in both the JGB and Yen has yet to spill over into the Nikkei Index, but if history is any guide, it is doubtful that Japanese equities will continue to be immune.
Feb
05
2026
JGB Jitters, Nikkei Nirvana
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