Japan’s 10-year government bond yield held around 1.65% on Wednesday, staying close to 17-year highs as investors weighed the economic backdrop and policy outlook. Fresh data showed September manufacturing activity contracted at the sharpest pace in six months, while services growth slowed to a three-month low. Businesses remained cautious amid domestic uncertainty and shifting global trade dynamics. Looking ahead, markets await Tokyo inflation figures and the Bank of Japan’s July meeting minutes for further policy signals. Last Friday, the BOJ kept its policy rate at 0.5% for the fifth straight meeting, as expected, noting that the economy is recovering moderately but pointing to areas of weakness and external risks. Politically, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to elect a new leader on October 4 to replace outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.
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