JGBs also drew support from the broader........>

JGBS: JGBs also drew support from the broader risk-off flows evident in Asia-Pac

trade, futures last +21 ticks as we move towards the close, 4 ticks shy of Tokyo

peaks, as the cash curve bull flattens.

- The latest BoJ decision provided little in the way of surprises for

participants to digest, as the Bank left its monetary policy settings unchanged,

with the usual dissenting votes, delivering a marginally higher growth outlook,

as it nudged its inflation outlook lower and provided a risk assessment that was

inline with the recent rounds of BoJ rhetoric.

- Focus now moves to Governor Kuroda's press conference, due later today.

Wednesday will bring an enhanced liquidity auction for off the run JGBs with

5-15.5 Years until maturity.