TicBop, the BoJ & USDJPY: The MUFG Global Markets Podcast

Last week, Prime Minister Kishida decided to lift all remaining quasi-emergency measures introduced to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Bank of Japan is focusing on normalizing monetary policy ahead of the post-pandemic era as inflationary pressures build around the world. The Nikkei Average and USDJPY reflect the shift in events in Ukraine, and JPY basis reflects the sense of crisis.

In today's episode, MUFG Chief Japan Strategist Takahiro Sekido deliberates the attributes of U.S. bond flows among Japanese and Asian investors more broadly, as well as the BoJ's March meeting and policy outlook. He also shares his views on the Dollar/Yen, Yen rate, and Yen basis.

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