Japan to sound out JGB dealers June 20, fueling issuance cut talk

TOKYO -- Japan's Finance Ministry will hold a meeting for primary dealers of Japanese government bonds on June 20, Nikkei has learned, and what may be on the agenda is spurring speculation over cutbacks to the ultralong-term bond supply.

Representatives from 19 financial institutions, including brokerages and top banks, are expected to discuss a recent rise in ultralong bond yields and other market conditions at the upcoming meeting.