Tatsushi Shikano
Tatsushi Shikano
below came forecasts january output slightly taken together
January output came in slightly below the market's expectations, but taken together with the forecasts we can say it's maintaining an upward trend.
consumer estate improvement lead likely overall reflecting retail solid
Reflecting solid consumer spending, the real estate and retail sectors are likely to lead the improvement in the overall non-manufacturing sector.
demands due export improving increase information materials sales
Sales of materials and intermediate commodities are improving due to the increase in demands for export and information technology-related products.
added bank bonds central comment core easing investors monetary policy prices reference sell
Investors will probably sell bonds today. Muto's comment and reference to core prices added to speculation the central bank will end the monetary easing policy sooner.