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Group 1 - The Bank of Japan's monetary normalization is anticipated as a black swan event, with a 94% probability of a 25 basis point rate hike, marking a significant shift from a long-standing low-interest environment [2][22] - Japan's core CPI has remained above the central bank's 2% target for 28 consecutive months, indicating a shift from imported inflation to domestic wage-driven inflation [5][8] - The average wage increase in Japan reached 5.46% in 2025, the highest in 34 years, signaling a change in consumer purchasing power and inflation dynamics [8][9] Group 2 - The Japanese economy is experiencing a rare situation where demand exceeds supply, leading to a positive output gap for three consecutive quarters [10][11] - The long-standing low-interest rate environment is becoming incompatible with the rising consumer demand, as Japan transitions from a low-desire society to one with increased consumption [12][13] - The current interest rate of 0.5% is significantly misaligned with the inflation rate, necessitating market corrections [13] Group 3 - The yen's depreciation and rising import costs, particularly for oil and LNG, are contributing to overall price increases, prompting discussions on the need for interest rate hikes [15] - Japan's government debt exceeds 1,333.6 trillion yen, with interest payments consuming 22.4% of the budget, raising concerns about the implications of rate hikes on fiscal sustainability [17][18] - The slow pace of interest rate increases reflects the government's cautious approach to avoid exacerbating debt burdens [19] Group 4 - A 25 basis point increase in interest rates will raise the cost of yen financing, potentially triggering a deleveraging effect among global quantitative funds that rely on low-cost yen borrowing [35][38] - The anticipated rate hike could lead to significant asset reallocations, particularly from U.S. Treasuries, as Japanese investors seek better returns domestically [45][46] - Emerging markets may face severe repercussions from capital outflows as global liquidity tightens, reminiscent of past financial crises [48][50] Group 5 - Major Japanese banks are expected to benefit from the rate hike, with projections indicating a potential increase in net profits due to improved net interest margins [58] - However, the real estate sector may suffer as rising mortgage rates could dampen housing demand, with forecasts suggesting a 12% decline in new home transactions [61] - Small and medium-sized enterprises may struggle with increased borrowing costs, leading to higher bankruptcy rates and economic "cleansing" [63]