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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Japan life insurers’ unrealised bond losses surge 60% as JGB yields rise — Report

Unrealised losses on domestic bonds had reached JPY30.86 trillion (US$193bn) by 30 June, according to data compiled by Nikkei.
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