'Widow-maker' trade becomes a world beater as Japan bonds sink
Published on: Oct. 22, 2025, 5:59 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The 'widow-maker' trade, shorting Japanese government bonds, is now highly profitable after years of losses. JGBs have seen significant declines this year, driven by rate hike bets and fiscal spending fears. This strategy has become a top performer in global bond markets.
