Japan's bond yields hit 40-year highs as Takaichi's budget signals stir market concern

Rapidly rising Japanese government bond yields signal potential shifts in monetary policy and fiscal constraint that ripple through global markets, affecting currency valuations, equity prices, and borrowing costs worldwide.
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