Eiji Dohke

Recession Risk Plus Election Equals Higher Yields: Japan Credit

Japan’s worst economic contraction since early 2011 will raise rather than lower benchmark bond yields, primary dealers say, as politicians jostling for power increase fiscal spending in the world’s largest debtor.

Japan’s Producer Prices Decline 0.1% as Yen Climbs

Japan’s producer prices fell for the first time since July as the yen’s gain makes imports cheaper, adding to deflationary pressure on the economy.

Japan's Government Bonds Gain Most in 11 Months on Outlook for More Easing

Japanese bonds rose, completing their biggest rally in 11 months, on speculation the yen’s strength will prompt the central bank to expand debt purchases.

Japan's Government Bonds Gain as Falling Stocks Increase Demand for Safety

Japanese bonds rose, snapping the first back-to-back drop in two weeks, as stocks slid on concern Greece may need to tap emergency loans to avoid default.

Japan Bond Futures Rise on Speculation BOJ to Ease Further Amid Yen Gains

Japanese bond futures rose for a second day after the yen’s surge to a 15-year high sparked speculation the central bank will ease monetary policy.

Yen's Impact on Business Sentiment May Spur Bank of Japan to Add Stimulus

Evidence in the Bank of Japan’s Tankan survey that companies are growing more pessimistic will probably prompt the bank to expand support as soon as next week for businesses grappling with the yen’s advance.

Japan Bond Sales to Rise at Slower Pace Next Year, Tokai Tokyo, MUFJ Say

Japan’s bond sales may increase at a slower pace next fiscal year, easing concern supply will outstrip demand, according to Tokai Tokyo Securities Co. and Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co.

"A change in administration is likely to result in more reflationary policies, including more public works that come with increased issuance of bonds."

- Eiji Dohke on Nov 12, 2012

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U.S. Stocks Decline After Jobless Data, ECB Comments

Euro Rises to 3-Month High as Draghi Says Economy Will Recover

NSA Collection of Verizon Phone Data Defended by Lawmakers

European Stocks Decline After Draghi Comments on Stimulus

BMW to Mercedes Skip Summer Breaks to Keep Plants Rolling