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title: Global Yields Drift Higher as Central Banks Turn Cautious and Japan Breaks Out
description: Long-end yields rose across developed markets, led by Japan’s 30-year breakout to a 25-year high, while cautious central bank messaging and supportive credit dynamics helped sustain risk appetite across fixed income.
---

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# [Global Yields Drift Higher as Central Banks Turn Cautious and Japan Breaks Out](https://blog.syzgroup.com/fast-food-for-thought/global-yields-drift-higher-as-central-banks-turn-cautious-and-japan-breaks-out)

 Written by [Gaël Fichan](https://blog.syzgroup.com/fast-food-for-thought/author/gaël-fichan) | May 19, 2025, 9:15:55 PM

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