日本经济虚弱难以消受“猛药”

Core Points - The Japanese government approved a massive economic stimulus plan totaling 21.3 trillion yen (approximately 135.4 billion USD) amid rising tariffs from the U.S., a return to economic recession, high government debt, soaring living costs, and weak household consumption [1] - Japan's economy has shown signs of negative growth, with the GDP declining at an annualized rate of 1.8% in Q3, reflecting the impact of U.S. tariffs, particularly on the automotive sector [1][2] - The core Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Japan rose by 3.0% year-on-year in October, marking the 50th consecutive month of increase, with significant price hikes in rice and other essential goods [2] - The capital markets are reacting negatively, with the yen depreciating significantly against the dollar, reaching a 10-month low, and long-term government bonds facing sell-offs, pushing yields to multi-year highs [3] - The economic stimulus plan includes 17.7 trillion yen from supplementary budgets and 2.7 trillion yen from tax cuts, aimed at addressing living costs and inflation, but is viewed skeptically by economists regarding its effectiveness [4] - The government's abandonment of the annual fiscal surplus target raises concerns about Japan's fiscal health, with current debt levels exceeding twice the economic output [4][5] - The stimulus measures may exacerbate inflation rather than alleviate it, as increased government borrowing could lead to higher interest rates, further depreciating the yen and raising import prices [5] - There are warnings from political figures about the potential for a "Truss shock" scenario in Japan, similar to the UK experience, if fiscal policies are not managed responsibly [6]