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May 22, 2026

Asia Macro Weekly Resurgent Bond Yields Back In Focus

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This weekly report analyzes the impact of surging global bond yields on Asian markets, highlighting the resilience of Asian local-currency bonds amid rising regional inflation.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Global bond yields are surging, with front-end sovereign yields losing their anchor and super long-dated DM yields reaching record highs, threatening risk assets.
  • 2.Asian local-currency (LCY) bond markets have shown resilience against rising US Treasury yields due to fewer supply concerns and improved valuations after recent corrections.
  • 3.Rising inflation, amplified by the Middle East conflict, remains the primary concern for Asian central banks, leading to hawkish policy shifts.

Table of Contents

  • Key view
  • Upcoming events & data
  • Data calendar
  • Forecasts
  • Central bank meetings
  • Recent insights
  • Acronyms & abbreviations

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Authors

Jennifer KusumaKrystal TanKhoon Goh

Securities

US 30Y TreasuryJapan 30Y Government BondNKYKOSPI

Themes

Monetary Tightening BiasInflation PersistenceTerm Premia and Supply Risks

Regions

Asia PacificNorth AmericaEuropeSingaporeSouth KoreaIndia