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Japan’s 30-Year Bond Sale Draws Solid Demand Despite Iran War

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By John Cheng

March 5, 2026 at 3:40 AM UTC

Updated on

March 5, 2026 at 4:21 AM UTC

Japan’s 30-year government bond auction Thursday drew solid demand, underscoring resilient investor appetite even as tensions in the Middle East cloud the macro outlook.

The bid-to-cover ratio was 3.66, compared with 3.64 at the previous sale and a 12-month average of 3.34. Bond futures maintained their losses after the auction.