日债不会崩，但夏天日本可能面临短暂“股债汇三杀”

Core Viewpoint - The report from Citibank indicates that while Japan's bond market is not at risk of collapse, there may be a temporary period of simultaneous declines in stocks, bonds, and the yen in the coming months [1][4]. Group 1: Japanese Bond Market - Japanese government bonds (JGB) have weakened significantly since April, with the 30-year bond yield rising to approximately 3.2% and the 20-year yield reaching 2.6% [2]. - Despite the recent decline in bond prices, Citibank believes the risk of a bond market collapse is very low, as yields still meet domestic investors' expected returns, suggesting a gradual recovery in demand for yen-denominated bonds [3]. Group 2: Currency and Market Dynamics - Citibank warns of a potential "triple hit" in the Japanese financial market over the next 2-3 months, particularly during the July Senate elections, due to concerns over more expansionary fiscal policies and the Bank of Japan's lagging response [4]. - The yen may depreciate to around 150 against the dollar in the near term, but Citibank expects the yen to strengthen in the long term, predicting it will surpass 140 against the dollar in Q4 [5]. Group 3: Influence of the US Market - The performance of the Japanese market is largely influenced by the US market, with strong correlations observed between the dollar-yen exchange rate, Japanese and US stock markets, and long-term interest rates [6]. - For a true "triple hit" scenario in Japan to occur, extreme conditions would need to arise, such as a simultaneous drop in US stocks and a rise in the dollar, which is considered highly unlikely [8].