The Finance Markets Department of the BoJ will hold the meeting on market operations on February 26th

• Will discuss recent market developments, BoJ operations, JGB market liquidity and functionality, and money markets.

The upcoming meeting of the BoJ's Finance Markets Department to discuss market operations is significant, especially given the focus on JGB market liquidity and functionality. This could signal potential adjustments in policy or operations that may impact Japanese yields and the JPY, as well as broader market sentiment, especially within fixed income and commodities. Watch for any guidance that deviates from previous stances, as it could inform expectations around future monetary policy shifts.