Japan JP10Y Bond Yield Hits 2.945%, Weak Yen Impacts Bitcoin

Japan's 10-year government bond yield (JP10Y) reached 2.945%, the highest since September 1996. The yen has fallen back toward 159 per dollar after a recent rally, influencing market dynamics. Bitcoin (BTC) remains up 22% over the past seven days, indicating resilience amid these changes. The Bank of Japan is expected to raise its policy rate from 1% to 1.25% in its upcoming meeting on September 17-18, signaling a shift from ultra-low rates. This matters for ordinary investors as it highlights potential volatility and opportunities in both currency and crypto markets.