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Nippon Life Takes First Impairment Loss on JGB Holdings

Nippon Life Insurance Co. has recorded an impairment loss on its Japanese government bond portfolio as paper losses on debt holdings have deepened sufficiently to trigger writedowns. The move marks the first impairment charge for the insurer amid a broader selloff in JGB markets. Bank of Japan officials have emphasized the need for measured policy adjustments to stabilize bond markets and sustain investor confidence. The impairment reflects growing market volatility in Japan's debt markets.