Quotes by Jun Fukashiro

“The central bank wants to change monetary policy. Economic sentiment looks bright.”

“The drop in the yen is a source of inflationary pressure. It will weigh on bonds.”

“Investors are buying bonds as they realize a policy shift is not so easy when the government opposes it. Expectations for a change were too excessive.”

“Bond yields are set to go higher. With the U.S. economy expanding and reports suggesting Japans growth is on a firm footing, its difficult to justify buying bonds.”

“Mutos comment reversed sentiment among investors and it is a reason to sell bonds. Theyre now thinking the economy is still recovering and yields wont keep on falling.”

“Investors are thinking the BOJ may change its monetary policy sooner than expected and thats why bonds are falling.”

“The yens strength is a shackle for the central bank that keeps it from shifting monetary policy. Theres a risk bond yields will decline in the long run.”

“The time to reconsider the value of five-year notes arrived. I am thinking about buying five-year notes as their yields rose too much. A trade betting on flattening is about to lose its charm.”