This is what happens when a nation buries itself in endless monetary easing and ignores basic fiscal reality. The Bank of Japan has been suppressing yields for years, but cracks are forming, and the moment they lose control, it’s game over.
*JAPAN 10-YEAR YIELD RISES TO 1.4%, HIGHEST SINCE 2010
Leeroy Japankins pretending it does not have the world's highest debt/gdp at 270%
— zerohedge (@zerohedge) February 18, 2025
“Nothing to see here” https://t.co/1E4FFvubGM pic.twitter.com/2PkaovjnQA
— JustDario 🏊♂️ (@DarioCpx) February 18, 2025
Japan has lost control of their yield curve at the perfect time.
— Financelot (@FinanceLancelot) February 18, 2025
The yield on 10-year JGBs rose to 1.43% overnight, another 15-year high. The JGB yield hasn't had a two-handle since the 1990s. I think yields could easily rise above 2% by year-end. From there, it's likely a quick move up to 4%. That's when you're gonna see some serious shit.
— Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) February 18, 2025
1970s all over again.
Coming years 18% rates. https://t.co/boKIXoYcbe
— The Great Martis (@great_martis) February 18, 2025
China's economy has come to a standstill. Was in Shenzhen last week and the locals estimate the unemployment rate to be above 40%. Australia's fun times are coming to an end.
— David's Capital (@davids_capital) February 18, 2025
*TREASURY YIELDS RISE AS FED RATE-CUT CHANCES RECEDE pic.twitter.com/JaJJoVPIU2
— Investing.com (@Investingcom) February 18, 2025