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Politics Remain At The Fore

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The gyrations in U.S. Tsys meant that JGB futures ticked lower in the final overnight trading session of last week, but finished off worst levels, -4 vs. Tokyo settlement, after a very limited showing through the Tokyo session lows.

  • Political matters continue to dominate local news flow after incumbent PM Suga revealed that he would not run for ruling LDP Party leadership in the upcoming vote, effectively ceding his position as PM come the end of his current term. Please see our earlier bullet (JAPAN: Taro Kono Tops Opinion Poll To Succeed Suga, Factional Horse Trading In Full Swing) for the latest colour on the race to become leader of the ruling LDP Party.
  • Monday's local docket is empty, with participants perhaps set to be wary ahead of tomorrow's 30-Year JGB supply given Friday's modest round of cheapening.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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