On 24 November 2025, Japan’s financial markets took a serious hit, seeing simultaneous drops in stocks, bonds and the yen. This triple blow has sparked the ‘Sell Japan’ fear among global investors. 📉
Last week, the Nikkei 225 Index plunged over 3%, erasing about $127 billion from Tokyo-listed stocks. That’s like losing the GDP of a small country in a few days! 💔
Meanwhile, yields on Japanese government bonds soared: the 10-year hit 1.8%—its highest in nearly 17 years—while 30-year yields climbed to multi-decade peaks. In plain terms, bond prices fell as investors demand higher returns to compensate for risks tied to Japan’s heavy debt load and ongoing monetary easing. 📈
All this is happening under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, whose plans for extra government spending have some traders on edge. If you’re in Singapore, Mumbai or Jakarta and watching your portfolios, these moves could ripple across Asia’s markets. 🌏
So why does it matter? A weaker yen can boost exporters but also makes imports pricier—think fuel, electronics or that mid-range smartphone you’ve got your eye on. And higher bond yields can push up loan rates, affecting everything from mortgages to start-up funding. 🏠💡
For now, analysts say volatility may stick around until Japan shows a clearer path on fiscal health. Stay tuned and keep those market alerts on! 🔔
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Japanese markets hit by triple blows as 'Sell Japan' fear intensifies
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