Bank of Japan
Bank of Japan's paper loss on JGB holdings grows to record $71bn
Higher rates could erode finances if central bank moves toward easing exit
Bonds
Economy
Japan to lift assumed rate for debt-servicing for 1st time in 17 years
Fiscal 2024 budget request reflects BOJ's policy to let bond yields rise
Markets
China's central bank boosts liquidity to rein in short-term rates
String of massive market operations carried out since September
China debt crunch
China developer Vanke near 'junk' status after Moody's downgrade
Ratings agency questions long-term funding access amid weak sales, cautious investors
China debt crunch
China's Wanda seeks to extend repayment on $600m in dollar debt
Developer Sunac's restructuring plan takes effect in possible model for industry
Crime
Vietnam alleges $12bn embezzlement by property firm and bank
Van Thinh Phat and SCB are among biggest targets in corruption clampdown
Interview
U.S. to 'most likely' avoid recession, ex-St. Louis Fed's Bullard says
Former central banker sees 'relatively low probability' of deep rate cuts in 2024
Bonds
Warren Buffett's Berkshire plans $815m in new yen bonds
2nd yen bond offering this year to be sold in 5 maturities
Bonds
Foreigners hold more JGBs than Japan banks for first time
BOJ still dominates bond market, but weak yen has attracted global money
Technology
Chinese lender ICBC's U.S. unit hit by ransomware attack
Subsidiary says services disrupted but Treasury and stock operations executed
Bonds
Japan life insurers turn away from U.S. Treasurys for JGBs as rates rise
Nippon Life Insurance and Dai-ichi Life to step up buying of superlong-term bonds
Bonds
Risk of Japan interest rate spike increases as BOJ softens grip
Central bank's policy shift hands more control of bond prices to private sector
Datawatch
What is behind the 40% drop in China's U.S. Treasury holdings?
Market players see Beijing selling American debt to prop up the yuan
Markets
U.S. Treasury yields take a breath, but Asia stays on guard
India, Philippines and Thailand appear most exposed to Fed tightening
Economy
Fed keeps rates unchanged, but Powell hedges on outlook
'We're not confident we have' reached a sufficiently restrictive level, chairman says
Currencies
Japan 'on standby' to take all possible steps amid yen decline
Top currency diplomat Masato Kanda voices concern after BOJ policy tweak
Bank of Japan
BOJ to tweak policy again to allow 10-year yields to exceed 1%
Central bank to also take a more flexible stance on JGB-buying operations
Market Spotlight
Japan yen poised for a big move as the BOJ discusses its next step
Policy meeting follows rate hikes by Indonesia and the Philippines
Bonds
Foreign investors lead Japan bond sell-off as yields near decade high
Shift in sentiment comes amid anticipation of BOJ policy move next week
Insurance
Japanese life insurers wade into unhedged foreign bonds
Four of 10 big companies poised to add to holdings in coming months
Economy
China approves $139bn in new bonds to bolster economic recovery
First budget revision in years as fresh stimulus widens deficit target to 3.8%
Bonds
U.S. 10-yr Treasury yield hits 5%, highest since 2007
Global stocks pushed to 7-month lows after Middle East soured sentiment
Caixin
Beijing and Hong Kong agree to promote cross-border financing
Two authorities plan to help Chinese companies issue bonds in financial hub
Bonds
Egypt sells first yuan-denominated panda bonds in $479m issue
Borrowing rate was lower than for dollar funding, finance minister says
Property
Vietnam says $1.2bn property bond fraud hurt 42,000 investors
Developer at heart of scandal now a symbol of country's campaign against graft