日本国债持续遇冷，财务省或就发债事宜探询市场意见

Group 1 - Japan's overseas assets reached a historical high, but it lost its position as the world's largest net creditor nation for the first time in 34 years, with a net external asset balance of 533.05 trillion yen [1] - The Japanese government is stabilizing bond issuance despite rising long-term bond yields, which may increase debt servicing costs and pressure on expenditures [1] - The depreciation of the yen has led to an increase in both foreign assets and liabilities, with asset growth outpacing liabilities due to expanded overseas business investments [1] Group 2 - Japanese companies maintained strong foreign direct investment appetite in 2024, particularly in the US and UK, with significant funds flowing into finance, insurance, and retail sectors [3] - The shift towards direct investment over foreign bonds indicates a longer-term commitment, making it harder to quickly repatriate funds in times of risk [3] - Japan's economic minister expressed intentions to reach consensus with the US during the upcoming G7 summit, proposing conditions such as expanding agricultural imports and simplifying automotive import procedures [3] Group 3 - The Japanese government bond market experienced significant volatility, with a lack of bids leading to increased attention compared to US Treasuries [4] - Concerns over fiscal stability and reduced demand from life insurance companies have contributed to a scarcity of buyers in the Japanese bond market [4] - Investor confidence in traditional safe assets has been shaken, with ongoing market unease due to inflationary pressures and a lack of substantial macroeconomic policy responses [4]