Japan's Nikkei 225 retreated sharply as a surging yen pressured export-heavy conglomerates following the Bank of Japan's latest monetary policy adjustments.

Japanese government bond yields advanced across key maturities as a revitalized artificial intelligence trade shifted capital back into equities, dampening safe-haven debt demand.

Japanese government bond yields advanced across the curve as easing concerns over artificial intelligence valuations sparked a broader retreat from safe-haven fixed income.

Japanese government bond yields rose across key maturities as surging energy costs reignited domestic inflation worries and strengthened expectations for further Bank of Japan tightening.