Asia Sells Off as Yields Bite; Straits Down 3.49%

“The Economic Times says Japanese investors sold foreign bonds a third straight week as Treasury yields jumped. Money is going home, Vera.” — Dale Bearman, on air

On air: Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman on Market Hours
Published 10:11 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Economic Times: “Japanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week as Treasury yields jump”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10:11 AM ET on Market Hours, by Hank Ledger, Vera Bullock and Dale Bearman.
Topics: Japanese, Treasury, East Asia.
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Economic TimesJapanese investors sell foreign bonds for third straight week as Treasury yields jump

What BBN said about it

Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorThe Economic Times says Japanese investors sold foreign bonds a third straight week as Treasury yields jumped. Money is going home, Vera.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOpinion, and I'm giddy.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCNBC reports Fed governor Waller says more hikes are needed, with a thirty-year auction ahead. Yields are the common thread.