Bank of Japan's Ueda Disturbs Global Bond Markets with Potential Rate Increase
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 01 2025
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Source: MarketWatch
- Bank of Japan's Interest Rate Outlook: Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates as early as this month, which surprised global investors.
- Market Reaction: His comments led to a significant increase in Japanese bond yields, with other global sovereign bond yields also rising in response.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
