Credit Suisse's Woods Sees BOJ Tightening in Japan

Credit Suisse's Woods Sees BOJ Tightening in Japan

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The video discusses the surprising growth in Japan and its impact on BOJ's yield curve targeting. It debates the possibility of tightening despite inflation not meeting targets. The weakening dollar supports currency momentum in Japan. The upcoming US inflation print is crucial, as it affects yields and market volatility, with real 10-year yields expected to remain stable.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for revising forecasts in Japan?

Unexpected growth to the upside

Decline in export numbers

Decrease in inflation rates

Stability in the currency market

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the weakening dollar affect Japan's currency?

It weakens Japan's currency

It strengthens Japan's currency

It has no effect on Japan's currency

It causes Japan's currency to fluctuate wildly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is considered a key indicator of macro risk appetite?

The VIX

10-year real yields

Political stability

Current account deficits

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could happen if the US inflation print exceeds expectations?

Yields may come under pressure to move higher

The dollar will strengthen significantly

Japan's growth will slow down

Equity markets will become stable

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected behavior of real 10-year yields in the near term?

They are likely to stay range bound

They will decrease significantly

They will increase sharply

They will become highly volatile