Kazuhiko Sano

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Five-year Japanese bond yields are trading at an almost nine-month low as the yen approaches a post World War II record high, fueling speculation the Bank of Japan will expand stimulus this week to support the economy.

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The Bank of Korea unexpectedly cut borrowing costs for the first time in more than three years and Australia reported a decline in employment as Europe’s debt crisis damps growth in Asia.

Japan Yields to Return to Seven-Year Low on Kan Victory, Tokai Tokyo Says

Japan’s 10-year bond yields will hold at 1 percent before returning to a 2003 low as Prime Minister Naoto Kan’s reelection eases concerns bond issuance will increase, according to Tokai Tokyo Securities Co.

Japan’s 10-Year Yield Falls to Lowest Since 2003 on BOJ

Japan’s 10-year note yield dropped to the lowest since 2003 after the central bank unexpectedly increased its asset-purchase program for a third time this year.

Bonds May Rise a Third Day on Speculation Europe's Crisis to Boost Demand

Japan’s bonds may rise for a third day as concern that Europe’s fiscal crisis is worsening boosts demand for the relative safety of government debt.

Kan Learns Fiscal Discipline From Debt Crisis as Japan Leadership Beckons

Naoto Kan , the front-runner to become Japan’s prime minister, has begun leading a drive to contain the world’s largest public debt just months after warning it would be a “challenge” to maintain fiscal discipline this year.

Analysts From Japan’s 24 Primary Dealers Comment on Shirakawa

Analysts from the 24 primary dealers in the Japanese government bond market comment on Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa ’s performance, in addition to Japan’s struggle with deflation and the power and limitations of monetary policy.

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.

"I see a high possibility that the BOJ will expand its asset-purchase fund."

- Kazuhiko Sano on Feb 24, 2013

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