Published Aug 18, 2026, 12:33 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source

Japan's sale of US Treasuries will increase US borrowing costs

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Japan is selling US Treasuries, having already sold over $100 billion since early 2026, to support the Japanese Yen and prevent its collapse. This action will cause US bond prices to drop and yields to rise, directly increasing the interest rates the US government must pay on its debt.