Bond holders want an ever-higher premium to hold the debt of developed-nation governments as turmoil in France and Japan underscores how politics is eclipsing central bank policy globally as a key market driver. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/13/markets/political-premium-bonds-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #bonds #france #sanaetakaichi