# IMF Chief Warns on Japan and U.S. Rates

> IMF chief says Japan and U.S. long-term rates remain dangerously high.
- Title: IMF Chief Warns on Japan and U.S. Rates · The Japan Times
- Summary: IMF chief says Japan and U.S. long-term rates remain dangerously high. IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 30-year high and…
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- Source: The Japan Times — https://japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/07/imf-chief-concern-rates
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- Published: 2026-10-07T10:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: imf, kristalina georgieva, japan, united states, 10-year bond yield, treasury yield, interest rates, news, politics, world
## imf chief speaks
imf managing director kristalina georgieva expressed concern over soaring long-term interest rates in japan and the united states.
## recent rate hikes
georgieva described recent interest rate hikes by japan, the united states, and europe as highly appropriate.
## japan bond yield
the 10-year japanese government bond yield has reached its highest level in about 30 years.
## u.s. treasury yield
the u.s. 10-year treasury yield has hit its highest level in about 19 years.
## rates still climbing
both yields are still climbing, according to the imf chief.
## Key takeaway

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warns Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 30-year high and U.S. 10-year Treasury yield hit 19-year high, both still climbing.