日股再创新高，软银大涨超10%，全球掀起日债日元抛售潮

Market Overview - Japanese and South Korean stock markets opened higher, with the Nikkei 225 index rising over 2%, reaching a new historical high, and SoftBank Group increasing by over 10% [1][13] - The Korean Composite Index rose by 0.71%, with Hyundai Motor gaining over 2% [2][14] Japanese Election Impact - The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party secured a majority in the recent Japanese House of Representatives election, leading to expectations of reduced obstacles for the government's economic agenda [4][16] - Following the election results, the Japanese yen and government bonds faced selling pressure, with the yen trading at 155.9 yen per dollar and bond yields reaching record highs [4][16] Economic Policy and Debt Concerns - The government under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida advocates for large-scale fiscal expansion and tax cuts, which necessitates issuing more government bonds, leading to increased supply and downward pressure on bond prices [5][17] - The latest supplementary budget for fiscal year 2025, approved by the Japanese Diet, is the largest since the pandemic, with a 30% increase compared to the previous year's budget [6][18] Fiscal Deficit and Economic Outlook - Japan is projected to have a fiscal deficit of approximately 800 billion yen (about 5.1 billion USD) for the upcoming fiscal year, which is the smallest deficit since 2001 but contrasts with earlier expectations of a surplus [7][18] - Concerns are rising about Japan's long-term fiscal sustainability, with the potential for increased debt leading to a loss of confidence in Japanese government bonds [6][19] Inflation and Wage Dynamics - Japan's GDP contracted by 1.8% year-on-year in the third quarter, indicating a return to negative growth, while inflation remains persistent, with core CPI rising by 3.0% year-on-year [10][20] - Real wages in Japan have decreased by 1.3% year-on-year, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline, which is limiting consumer spending [10][21] Central Bank Policy and Future Prospects - The Bank of Japan faces a dilemma between maintaining low interest rates to stimulate the economy and addressing inflationary pressures from a weakening yen [11][22] - The potential for an interest rate hike in April is contingent on the outcomes of the spring labor negotiations, which could influence wage growth and economic stability [12][22]