Akifumi Uchida Quotations

Many market players already think the ECB will raise interest rates in March and then several more times later this year.

With the U.S. so deeply involved in the Middle East, anything negative (for the region's peace efforts) bodes ill for the dollar.

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U.S. durable goods orders suggest the (U.S. Federal Reserve) is almost certain to raise interest rates two more times. That should support the dollar.

Considering the risk of the dollar's fall, they may buy U.S. bonds temporarily, but they will also be quick to sell.

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The market is wondering whether U.S. growth can maintain the current rate, and a weaker reading than expected for GDP will pressure the dollar.

The market seems to anticipate a May increase plus another one, but probably not two after May, which will likely make the 5 percent benchmark yield reasonable.

The market, particularly the short end, is weighed by the suggestion from the minutes that inflationary pressures remain, confirming market views that rates will rise to 5 percent at least.