Group 1: Economic Stimulus in Japan - The economic stimulus plan introduced by Prime Minister Kishi is valued at 21.3 trillion yen (approximately 135 billion USD), exceeding market expectations of 17 trillion yen[2] - The plan allocates 55% (11.7 trillion yen) for inflation subsidies and social welfare, 34% (7.2 trillion yen) for strategic industry investments, and 8% (1.7 trillion yen) for defense and diplomacy[3] - Japan's fiscal deficit rate is projected to rise significantly to 2.8% in 2026, with an increase of 1.77 percentage points, compared to 1.0% for the US and 0.84% for Germany[18] Group 2: Economic Growth and Inflation - The fiscal stimulus is expected to boost Japan's GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points in 2026, which is lower than the contributions expected from the US (0.6 points) and Germany (0.63 points)[23] - Temporary inflation subsidies may reduce the overall CPI growth by 0.7 percentage points in early 2026, but could increase core inflation pressures in the medium term[27] - The combination of loose fiscal policy and tight monetary policy may lead to a reversal of carry trade, with the USD/JPY exchange rate reaching a low of 157.9 recently[4] Group 3: Market Reactions and Asset Performance - In the week following the announcement, major equity indices rose, with the S&P 500 increasing by 3.7% and the Nasdaq by 4.9%[5] - The US dollar index fell by 0.7% to 99.44, while gold prices surged by 3.4% to 4223.9 USD per ounce[5] - The 10-year US Treasury yield decreased by 4.0 basis points to 4.02%, indicating a shift in investor sentiment following the economic developments[5]
日本宽财政,市场忽视了什么?
Shenwan Hongyuan Securities·2025-11-30 14:45