Japan’s 20-year sovereign bond sale went smoothly as yields near the highest in three decades attracted investors and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s fresh attempt to rein in borrowing costs supported sentiment.
Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-20/japan-20-year-bond-sale-sees-firmer-demand-than-12-month-average-mt0z44ke)