大财政系列之四：日债豪赌：选举后高市财政的约束

Group 1: Election Context - The Japanese House of Representatives election on February 8, 2026, will significantly impact the political landscape and debt risk in Japan[1] - The ruling coalition, consisting of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party, holds 233 seats, while the opposition consists of the Center-Left Reform Alliance with 172 seats[3] - Current polls indicate a 99% probability that Prime Minister Kishi will remain in office, with an 81% chance that the LDP will secure over 250 seats[3] Group 2: Fiscal Policy Outlook - Post-election, Japan's macroeconomic policy will continue to favor expansionary fiscal measures, but with a more cautious approach to avoid a "Truss moment" scenario[2] - The LDP's proposed tax cuts, particularly a two-year suspension of the food tax, could create a fiscal gap of ¥5 trillion, representing 17% of new bond issuance[5] - Japan's fiscal deficit is projected to reach ¥40 trillion in 2025, with total government debt expected to be 230% of GDP[5] Group 3: Debt Risk Assessment - Japan's sovereign debt risk is relatively low, with a net international investment position of 84% of GDP, indicating a strong asset position[5] - The structure of Japanese debt ownership shows that only 14% is held by foreign investors, with the Bank of Japan holding 46%[5] - The potential for external spillover risks from Japan's debt situation will depend on the election outcome and subsequent government policies[5]