Ryutaro Matsuyama
Ryutaro Matsuyama
appear attractive auction keen market players sufficient tone
The coupon doesn't appear to be attractive for many investors, so market players are keen to know if the auction could attract sufficient demand, which could also set the tone of market sentiment.
ahead few fresh market positions press willing
Few market participants were willing to take fresh positions ahead of Fukui's press conference.
ahead bank bets board decision japan market meeting policy reluctant
Market participants are reluctant to make bets ahead of the decision at the Bank of Japan policy board meeting today.
ahead auction caution erased prices saw softer stock support
JGB prices saw some support from softer stock prices earlier, but caution ahead of today's auction erased some gains.
announced bank changed comfort interest investors japan measures numerical policy rates somewhat steady target took
The Bank of Japan had changed the policy as expected. But investors took comfort somewhat in some measures it announced to keep interest rates steady after the policy shift, especially the numerical target for CPI.
hit mainly prices stock
JGB prices dropped, hit mainly by firmer stock prices.
appeared bit cut debt generally investors last lead overall positions purchases rose sentiment week yield
The yield on the lead 20-year debt rose a bit as some investors cut long positions after making hefty purchases last week but overall sentiment appeared to be generally bullish.