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Japan’s 10-year government bond yield hovered around 2.41% on Friday, moving sideways for a third straight session as Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda offered no clear guidance on interest rates ahead of the central bank’s upcoming policy decision. Ueda highlighted the difficult policy balance between upside risks to inflation and downside risks to economic growth. Ahead of the previous two rate hikes, Ueda had provided clearer signals to prepare markets, and investors had been watching for a similar cue before geopolitical tensions in the Middle East escalated. Still, the BOJ is expected to raise its inflation forecasts at this month’s meeting, reflecting higher energy prices. Separately, the IMF said the BOJ could look through inflation stemming from the Iran conflict, arguing that its impact on underlying price pressures is likely to remain limited and should not derail the central bank’s gradual tightening path.

Japan 10Y Yield Holds Steady After Ueda Remarks

The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note remained above 4.3% on Friday after advancing for two consecutive sessions, as still-elevated oil prices kept inflation risks in focus even as growth concerns tempered sentiment. Markets have now shifted to pricing in the Federal Reserve holding interest rates steady through the year, compared with earlier expectations of two rate cuts by year-end. Fed Bank of New York President John Williams also said the Middle East conflict is already contributing to inflationary pressures, while noting the central bank remains well positioned to respond to changing economic conditions. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the war with Iran will end soon, saying Tehran had agreed to terms including abandoning nuclear ambitions and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also announced a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which could support further US-Iran talks.

US 10-Year Yield Holds Advance

Sri Lanka’s Services PMI rose to 59.4 in March 2026 from 54.4 in February, signaling continued expansion in activity. Growth was broad-based, led by financial services amid increased lending, while wholesale and retail trade benefited from festive demand. Professional and other personal services also posted notable gains. New business expanded further (57.6 vs 53.8 in February), driven mainly by financial services, alongside strong growth in insurance and pension funding. Employment edged lower (54.2 vs 55.1), although firms increased hiring to accommodate stronger consumer demand ahead of the festive season, while the pace of decline in backlogs of work moderated (48.1 vs 47.6). Looking ahead, expectations for business activity over the next quarter continued to rise, albeit at a softer pace (57.1 vs 65.9), supported by seasonal demand and potential new opportunities, although some firms flagged downside risks from the Middle East conflict and broader global economic uncertainty.

Sri Lanka Services PMI Rises in March

Indonesian equities rose 25 points, or 0.4%, to 7,644 in early Friday trade, snapping two sessions of weakness as U.S. futures firmed after Wall Street hit fresh records on optimism the Middle East conflict may ease after Israel agreed to a temporary ceasefire with Lebanon and U.S. Local markets are on track for a second straight weekly gain, up 2.3% so far, supported by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa’s remarks that U.S. investors favor portfolio flows—bonds and equities—over long-term direct investment in Indonesia. He spoke after meeting 18 investors in Washington, including Goldman Sachs and Fidelity. Purbaya stressed Indonesia’s strong fundamentals and fiscal stance despite geopolitical and energy price risks. Sector gains were led by transport, basic materials, and property, partly offset by cyclicals and industrials. Notable movers included Surya Citra Media (6.2%), Barito Pacific (3.5%), Adaro Andalan Indonesia (3.0%), and United Tractor (1.5%).

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