日本执政联盟破裂新首相或“难产” 日央行或推迟加息

Market Overview - The Japanese stock market experienced significant declines, with the Nikkei 225 index falling by 2.58% and the Topix index dropping by 1.99% as of October 14 [1][2] - The decline was primarily driven by political instability following the announcement of the Komeito party's withdrawal from the ruling coalition with the Liberal Democratic Party, raising concerns about the potential inability of the new LDP president, Sanae Takaichi, to assume the role of Prime Minister [1][2] Currency and Bond Market - The Japanese yen showed volatility, initially declining but later rising due to increased demand for safe-haven assets, although it has depreciated by 2.79% against the US dollar for the month [1][3] - Japanese long-term government bond yields continued to rise, indicating investor disinterest in Japanese bonds, with the 20-year bond yield increasing by 0.15% and the 30-year bond yield rising by 0.81% [3][4] Political Impact on Financial Markets - The political uncertainty in Japan is expected to continue affecting the stock market, with potential for further declines if the political deadlock persists and external negative factors arise [3][6] - Analysts suggest that if political stability is restored and global risk appetite improves, the Japanese stock market may stabilize and rebound [3][6] Government Debt Concerns - Concerns regarding Japan's fiscal sustainability are heightened, with government debt exceeding 260% of GDP, leading to fears of increased bond issuance and potential fiscal deterioration [4][5] - The market anticipates that if the new government opts for fiscal stimulus measures, it could further increase the supply of government bonds, necessitating higher yields as compensation [4][5] Interest Rate Outlook - The likelihood of a rate hike by the Bank of Japan has diminished significantly, with current expectations for an increase in October at only 10%, down from 63% earlier in the month [6] - The political instability may lead the Bank of Japan to adopt a cautious approach regarding monetary policy, delaying any potential rate hikes until the political landscape stabilizes [6]