Half of Japan's major life insurers expand domestic bond holdings
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 18:53 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Half of Japan's major life insurers plan to increase their domestic bond holdings in response to low interest rates. This move is expected to support the Japanese economy.
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