In post-Tokyo trade, JGB futures closed sharply weaker, -75 compared to settlement levels, after a heavy session for US tsys.
- US tsys gapped lower in early London trade and stocks surged to the pre-Liberation Day levels (April 2) after the US and China agreed to pause their retaliatory reciprocal tariffs for 90 days.
- After a collective sigh of relief, US tsys traded sideways, near session lows for much of the session. Today’s focus is on April US CPI figures at 0830ET.
- According to MNI technicals team, JGB 10-year futures are holding the bulk of the recent strong bullish reversal from early April, rejecting any test of fresh cycle lows for the M5 contract. This defies the bearish momentum studies drawn on the longer-term chart, clearing moving-average resistance to print 142.40 at the new upper level. To the downside, sights are on 136.57, a Fibonacci projection. 144.48 is the medium-term target on any recovery.
- “Japan life insurers could temporarily slow net selling of foreign assets following the US-China 90-day tariff truce, as it could provide greater visibility on their expectations for Japan's long-term bond yields.” (per BBG)
- Today, the local calendar will see BoJ Summary of Opinions (April MPM) and Money Stock data alongside 30-year supply.