TOKYO -- The share of Japanese government bonds held by international investors has risen above that of Japanese banks for the first time as foreign buyers take advantage of Japan's low borrowing costs.
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Foreigners hold more JGBs than Japan banks for first time
BOJ still dominates bond market, but weak yen has attracted global money
The weak yen has boosted overseas demand for currency-hedged Japanese government bond investment. © Reuters
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