Boj Offers to Lend Y2 Trln of Jgbs on Spot Basis Through 4/19 As a Secondary Source of Jgbs (offer in the Morning)

Japan Chief Govt Spokesman: Will Make Utmost Effort to Minimise Impact on Japan Economy from Quake

Japan Chief Govt Spokesman: at This Stage Will Refrain from Commenting on Whether Quake Will Impact Timing of Sales Tax Hike Decision

Corrected-Exchange-traded Fund of Brazilian Stocks Gains Almost 4 Pct in Tokyo As Backers for Impeachment of Rousseff (not Backers of Rousseff) Close to Securing Win in Lower House

Japan Chief Govt Spokesman: can Utilize reserved Funds of 350 Bln Yen As Needed