国债利率“基准假设”创下17年新高! 日本长期限国债抛售浪潮又要开始了?

Core Viewpoint - Japan's Ministry of Finance plans to set the provisional interest rate for government bonds at 2.6%, the highest level in 17 years, reflecting concerns over the sustainability of the country's massive fiscal deficit [1][2]. Group 1: Interest Rate and Bond Yield - The provisional interest rate of 2.6% is significantly higher than the previous year's rate of 2.1% and exceeds the earlier forecast of 2.2% for fiscal year 2026 [1][2]. - The 10-year Japanese government bond yield reached 1.615%, the highest since 2008, while the 20-year yield hit 2.655%, nearly matching its highest level since 1999 [2]. - The increase in bond yields is linked to rising investor skepticism regarding the sustainability of Japan's fiscal policies, leading to a higher "term premium" in the bond market [1][2]. Group 2: Economic Context and Inflation - Japan's debt service costs are projected to rise by 25% by fiscal year 2028, indicating increasing fiscal pressure [3]. - A deeper price measure, excluding energy and fresh food, rose by 3.4%, suggesting persistent inflationary pressures in the economy [3]. - Market expectations for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan have increased, with a 51% probability of a rate increase by the end of October [3]. Group 3: Market Reactions and Predictions - The rising yields and fiscal pressures may lead to significant selling pressure on long-term Japanese government bonds, raising concerns of a potential bond market sell-off similar to last summer [3]. - Analysts suggest that while the Bank of Japan could raise rates based on inflation data, they may wait until December or January to assess wage growth and the impact on global markets [4]. - Concerns have been raised about the potential for a "slow-motion crisis" in the government bond market, which could have implications for equity markets if ignored [4][5].