刚刚！日经225指数暴跌900点，大跳水！

Market Reaction - The Japanese stock market experienced a significant drop, with the Nikkei 225 index falling over 900 points and breaching the 40,000 mark, resulting in a decline of more than 2% [1][2] - The Japanese yen also saw a sharp decline against the US dollar, while the 5-year Japanese government bond yield decreased by 9 basis points to 0.99% [1] Banking Sector Impact - The banking sector faced a collective downturn, with the Tokyo Stock Exchange Bank Index dropping over 4% [1][2] - Notable declines in individual bank stocks included Mizuho Financial Group down nearly 5%, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Chiba Bank, and Fukuoka Financial all down over 4%, and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial down 3.90% [2] Economic Policy and Inflation Outlook - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) maintained its policy rate at 0.5% but raised its core CPI inflation forecast for fiscal years 2025 to 2027, indicating a recognition of strong inflation momentum [3][4] - The BOJ's assessment of inflation risks was adjusted from "tending to decline" to "overall balanced," suggesting a potential for future interest rate hikes [3] Future Interest Rate Expectations - A growing number of economists predict that the BOJ may raise interest rates sooner than previously expected, with 42% of surveyed economists anticipating a rate hike in October [5] - The BOJ's recent adjustments to inflation expectations and risk assessments indicate progress towards potential rate changes [5] Investment Strategy Adjustments - Norinchukin Bank's CEO announced a cautious approach to investments following a $12 billion loss in US Treasury investments, emphasizing the need to correct previous risk imbalances [7] - The bank plans to diversify its investment strategy and reduce exposure to long-term Japanese government bonds [8]