The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note eased to 4.27% on Wednesday after soaring to 4.31% in the previous session, its highest level since August. The global bond sell-off, initially triggered by developments in the Japanese market, showed signs of easing after Japan’s finance minister urged market participants to remain calm and the leader of a major opposition party called for firm action against excessive market volatility. The Bank of Japan also proceeded with its scheduled bond-buying operations. In the US, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had spoken with his Japanese counterpart. Meanwhile, investors continued to monitor renewed tariff threats against Europe and the risk of an escalation in trade tensions amid the Trump administration’s stated willingness to pursue control over Greenland. Market participants are also closely watching President Trump’s scheduled appearance at the World Economic Forum in Davos for clues on future policy direction.
