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JGB yield curve flattens as traders square positions into long weekend

Japanese government bond yields showed mixed movements on Friday, with shorter-dated yields rising and longer-term yields falling. The 30-year JGB yield declined after hitting a record high, attracting dip buyers and international investors. Meanwhile, short-term JGB yields increased due to accelerating inflation and hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan, fueling speculation about potential interest rate hikes. [...]