Tomoko Fujii Quotes

Yen buying seems to be stalling after an initial round of optimism about the Sept. 11 election receded. - Tomoko Fujii

We cannot expect a 'grand coalition' to undertake bold and speedy reforms, especially of the labor market and tax system. The euro looks weak now. - Tomoko Fujii

The trade surplus figures showed strong exports and domestic demand. This shows the economy is robust enough to withstand a rate increase later this year, supporting the yen. - Tomoko Fujii

The near-term outlook for the yen remains bearish... obviously it will be difficult to come up with a rate hike and we do perceive some political pressures. - Tomoko Fujii

The markets have already priced in at least one rate hike and are beginning to price in the second rate hike by year-end. Combined with the steady recovery of the Japanese economy, those expectations are likely to push up the yen. - Tomoko Fujii

The figures are not so bad and modestly yen positive. The Bank of Japan is on a solid track toward a policy shift this April. - Tomoko Fujii

The euro has upside risk should economic data such as German retail sales give the market a surprise. - Tomoko Fujii

The current-account-surplus argument is always yen supportive. - Tomoko Fujii

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