JGB futures were underpinned by the broader....>

JGBS: JGB futures were underpinned by the broader risk-off flows in Tokyo hours,

but trade off best levels, last 6 ticks higher on the day, consolidating the

uptick that was noted in the overnight session.

- Yields trade marginally mixed at writing.

- BoJ Deputy Governors Wakatabe & Amamiya offered little new in an appearance in

front of parliament. Wakatabe noted that the Bank needs to continue to improve

the functioning of the JGB market.

- Elsewhere, finance Minister Taro Aso noted that he doesn't believe that there

is the need for a restriction on the short selling of JGBs.

- Focus tomorrow turns to CPI data as well as a liquidity enhancement auction

for 1-5 Year JGBs.