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IMF chief concerned about high Japan and U.S. long-term rates

Katherine Langford

Editor-in-Chief · Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM · 1 min read

IMF chief concerned about high Japan and U.S. long-term rates — Japan Times, Tokyo Business news — Image: Japan Times

Kristalina Georgieva voiced concern that the 10-year Japanese government bond yield has reached its highest level in about 30 years.

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