There's concern about demand for new five-year notes as signs of economic recovery raised speculation an end of easy monetary policy will come sooner than later next year. Japan avoided political chaos with Koizumi's strong victory, which provides a fair wind to stocks and a recovery scenario.
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The report suggests we're one step closer to the Bank of Japan's exit from its current loose monetary policy. That's negative for Japanese government bonds.Naomi Hasegawa
Market expectations appear to be accelerating and unless the central bank takes action soon, it may lose the market's confidence.
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A gain in the Nikkei above 16,500 will test investors' nerves and lead them to hold off buying bonds, pushing up yields.
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There was some concern that the core CPI would fall back into negative territory owing to a decline in oil prices, but perhaps we don't have to worry about that scenario, as crude futures have rebounded recently.
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Falling stocks and a rising yen raises speculation among investors the central bank will avoid saying anything to add to an outlook for higher rates. It will encourage investors to buy bonds.
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People are paying attention to what Fukui will say. It's hard to find a reason to buy bonds as yields are rising.
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