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JGBS: JGB futures softened in overnight trade, dragged lower by the global

impetus, as the contract shed 21 ticks come the close of the session.

- Elsewhere, RTRS sources flagged BoJ easing at next week's MonPol decision,

noting that "while there is no consensus yet on what steps the BOJ should take,

increasing the size of its exchange-traded fund (ETF) purchases is among the

most likely options, the sources said." The Nikkei also suggested that the Bank

will boost its ETF programme. Do note this was outlined by MNI in an insight

piece published last week, which flagged "fresh stability measures that could be

announced are greater flexibility in the purchases of ETFs, commercial paper and

corporate bonds, and the BOJ could even increase the size of the buying

programme."

- Also worth flagging that the Nikkei reported that the government will deploy a

fresh stimulus package in April, highlighting that "the expenditures being

prepared for next month include cash payments to households with parents who are

forced to stop working due to temporary school closures."

- 20-Year supply & the quarterly BSI survey headline today's docket.