日本政局生变扰动央行决策，本周料按兵不动聚焦10月信号

Group 1 - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's intention to resign introduces new variables for the Bank of Japan's policy meeting, with the market expecting the benchmark interest rate to remain unchanged at 0.5% [1] - A survey of 50 economists indicates that all predict the interest rate will remain stable, while officials are assessing the impact of U.S. tariffs on both domestic and international economies [1][4] - Over one-third of respondents anticipate a potential rate hike to 0.75% in October, depending on the stance of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda [1] Group 2 - Despite political instability, Bank of Japan officials believe a rate hike could still occur by the end of the year if economic data meets expectations, supported by strong GDP and inflation indicators [4] - The resignation of Ishiba increases political uncertainty, with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party lacking a majority in both houses of parliament, potentially delaying the rate hike if a new leader, such as Sanae Takaichi, is elected [7] - Historical coordination between the Bank of Japan and the government shows that policy disagreements can lead to conflicts, but concerns have eased since the large-scale easing in 2013 [7] Group 3 - The U.S. economic slowdown could pressure Japanese corporate profits and wage growth, disrupting the positive inflation cycle [7] - The potential for U.S. interest rate cuts directly influences the yen's value, with rapid appreciation harming corporate profits and excessive depreciation raising import inflation [7] - The upcoming policy statement from the Bank of Japan is expected to remain largely unchanged, with Governor Ueda's press conference being a focal point for market reactions [7][8] Group 4 - A majority of observers believe that Ueda leans dovish when maintaining rates and hawkish when considering a rate hike, with an important speech scheduled for October 3 that may indicate future actions [8] - Nomura's chief strategist suggests that the next rate hike could occur as early as December, with January being the baseline scenario, as the urgency for action from the Bank of Japan has decreased [9]