A steepening of the yield curve in Japan indicates that investors have become more concerned about the very long-run prospects for bonds. While we think such fears are justified, we doubt they will build significantly. And the 10-year Japanese government bond (JGB) yield itself should remain anchored during our forecast window by the prospect of exceptionally loose monetary policy for years to come.
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