FOCUS: Fears mount over rising longer-term yields ahead of national election

Concerns are mounting that Japan's longer-term interest rates may rise further, as lawmakers' campaign pledges to tackle rising prices draw renewed attention to the country's already dire fiscal health ahead of the upcoming national election.While Japan's economic growth could slow amid higher U.S. tariffs, dampening tax revenue, the ruling and opposition camps are both pitching measures to curb the negative impact of cost-push inflation, including cash handouts and a consumption tax cut.Analysts warn that implementing such steps without credible funding sources could erode trust in Japan's…READ FULL ARTICLE