His intentions were not very clear but there is a sense of disappointment in the market, considering some people were thinking the recent spikes in the short to intermediate sector of the yield curve were overdone.

Akihiko Inoue

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Investors may become cautious about buying bonds given the plunge in U.S. Treasuries and European bonds. Bonds will probably stay lower ahead of the series of the economic indicators.

— Akihiko Inoue

If the central bank acts this week, it will probably come up with ways to limit rate increases to ease concerns of the government and investors.

— Akihiko Inoue

Yields are high enough to attract some buyers. Yields are probably near their highs for the next two or three months and already reflect the outlook for a gradual economic recovery.

— Akihiko Inoue

Considering the strong demand among people in the market, 10-year yield won't stay above 1.6 percent for a long time. Even if it reaches it, it won't probably hold for a long time.

— Akihiko Inoue

Bonds are unlikely to rise as people in the market are aiming for the 1.6 percent coupon.

— Akihiko Inoue