Due to uncertainty over interest rates, along with the bull-run on the stock market, institutional investors are hesitant to buy debt paper actively. |
Investors will probably hold off buying bonds before the release of the report on core prices. Gains in core prices will strengthen the case for higher rates. |
It was a good auction. Investors felt safe buying at the new debt because of waning concerns the central bank will raise rates anytime soon. |
Koizumi's dream of keeping yields low during a recovery will probably fail. His government can't prevent the increase in yields as the economy extends its expansion. |
People will probably find it hard to buy bonds ahead of the consumer-prices report. A strong trend of rising core prices will probably encourage people to reduce their bond holdings. |
People will view a worse-than-expected machinery orders figure as a bond positive. That may help bonds trim some of losses. |
Thirty-year bonds look attractive. There is solid demand for bonds, such as 20- and 30-year debt, so the sale will go smoothly. |