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Azimut Fund Manager Bets on Japanese Bonds as Yields Surge

Bloomberg Markets Monday 27 July 2026, 19:18 UTC By Carter Johnson and Ye Xie 1 min read
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Bonds Azimut Fund Manager Bets on Japanese Bonds as Yields Surge Japanese government bonds offer investors one of the best opportunities in global fixed income despite being viewed as high risk, according to an Azimut Group fund manager. Nicolo Bocchin is betting against aggressive Bank of Japan interest rate hikes. The Dubai-based global head of fixed income at the $180 billion asset manager argues that traders are overestimating the country’s inflationary outlook.

Bonds Azimut Fund Manager Bets on Japanese Bonds as Yields Surge Japanese government bonds offer investors one of the best opportunities in global fixed income despite being viewed as high risk, according to an Azimut Group fund manager. Nicolo Bocchin is betting against aggressive Bank of Japan interest rate hikes. The Dubai-based global head of fixed income at the $180 billion asset manager argues that traders are overestimating the country’s inflationary outlook.
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