Asia Market Movers: Japan stocks slide as bond yields hit records and Greenland tensions bite

Tuesday, 20 Jan, 2026 Stock market update Japan stocks slide as bond yields hit records and Greenland tensions bite Rising bond yields and fresh trade tensions are cited as dragging Japanese equities lower as investors brace for election-driven volatility. Summary: Nikkei fell for a fourth straight session Bond yie Central Banks China keeps LPRs unchanged, signalling patience on broad easing - further detail China's steady LPR decision underscores a cautious, targeted easing approach as policymakers weigh domestic weakness against financial stability. Summary: China left LPRs unchanged for an eighth month Learn more Central Banks PBOC sets USD/ CNY central rate at 7.0006 (vs. estimate at 6.9576) The PBOC follows a managed floating exchange rate system that allows the value of the yuan to fluctuate within a certain range, called a "band," around a central reference rate, or "midpoint." It's cu Central Banks PBOC set 5- and 1-year LPR rates unchanged, 3.5% and 3.0% respectively. As expected. PBOC set 5-year Loan Prime Rate (LPR) at 3.5% 3.5% expected, 3.5% prior 1-year LPR 3.0% 3.0% expected, 3.0 prior The eighth consecutive month without a change. More info here. Coming up soon: PBOC is Central Banks Citi flags risk of three BOJ hikes in 2026 if yen weakness persists. Watch USD/JPY 160 Citi flags risk of three BOJ hikes if yen stays weak. Citi puts USD/JPY at the centre of the BOJ reaction function, with 160+ the level that could drag rate hikes forward. Summary: Citi's Hoshino sees Central Banks PBOC is expected to set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.9576 – Reuters estimate Coming up from China today is the monthly Loan Prime Rate (LPR) setting. Which used to be a subject of mareket focus, but not so much any more. Preview and why here: Economic and event calendar in Asi News Report Trump admits 'bad information' on Greenland troop moves. Opens de-escalation door? There is a report that Trump concedes 'bad information' on Greenland troop moves, opening path to de-escalation. Trump's concession on Greenland troop deployments hints at de-escalation, but the strat Forex Banks split on USD impact from Trump Greenland tariff threat, diverge on sell America risk Diverging bank views on tariff risks and the US dollar. Dollar risks from Trump's Greenland tariff threats hinge on escalation, with banks split between growth resilience and sentiment fragility. Summ Learn more Central Banks Japan snap election puts BOJ–fiscal policy clash in focus, Goldman Sachs warned Japan's snap election raises the stakes for the BOJ–fiscal policy "mix", with JGB term premium and yen volatility the cleanest market expressions of risk. Summary: Snap election called for 8 Feb, parl

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