People were worried about how the auction would go, but with the lengthening of the index at the end of the month and the global flattening trend, investors just didn't want to stay away. That enticed investors. |
We see a negative outlook for the U.S. economy, and that's the main reason for us to think Japanese growth will slow in late 2006 and yields won't rise much. |
We've been buying 30-year bonds, particularly since last autumn, and will continue to steadily buy the sector. |