JGBs edge lower, BOJ skips debt buying operation

TOKYO: Japanese government bond prices edged lower on Monday, with the market weighed down as the Bank of Japan refrained from conducting a regular debt purchasing operation.

The two-year JGB yield rose half a basis point to minus 0.180 percent, while the 30-year yield climbed 1 basis point to 0.680 percent.

Trade was subdued as JGBs lacked the usual leads from equities and currencies as many major financial markets were closed on Monday for Christmas holidays.