JGB futures softened after hours, although.....>

JGBS: JGB futures softened after hours, although didn't quite manage to force a

break of the Tokyo lows, with the contract shedding 8 ticks vs. settlement in

overnight trade.

- Late Thursday saw Japanese PM Abe note that the country will dilly a Y15bn

package to fight the effects of the Coronavirus (Y10.3bn of which will come from

reserves)

- Elsewhere, the JBA chief called for the BoJ to look at a move away from its

2.0% inflation goal, while highlighting the impact of negative interest rates on

bank profitability.

- An address from BoJ Deputy Governor Amamiya & 3-Month bill supply headline a

slim local docket on Friday.