Institutions: Timing of Bank of Japan Rate Hike Remains Highly Uncertain

Odaily Planet Daily News: In its third-quarter outlook, Aviva Investors stated that it expects the long end of the Japanese government bond yield curve to flatten. The company noted, "The government may shift issuance from long-term bonds to short-term bonds." In addition, Aviva Investors believes that although monetary policy remains firmly on a cautious tightening path, the exact timing of interest rate hikes is still highly uncertain. (Jin10)