凤凰网财经·2025-07-23 13:58Group 1 - The announcement of a trade agreement between the US and Japan has led to a significant rise in the Japanese stock market, with the Nikkei 225 index increasing nearly 4% [1][5] - The agreement includes a 15% tariff on Japanese imports, which is lower than the previously feared 25%, positively impacting automotive stocks such as Mazda and Toyota [1][5] - The market's optimistic response is also influenced by rumors of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation, which investors believe could lead to a more favorable fiscal policy direction [3][6] Group 2 - The yield on Japanese government bonds has risen sharply, with the 10-year bond yield reaching its highest level since October 2008 at 1.6%, reflecting increased expectations for interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan [3][9] - The trade agreement is expected to facilitate easier interest rate increases for the Bank of Japan, as indicated by analysts [8][9] - Concerns about government spending growth have led to weaker demand for 40-year government bonds, highlighting investor worries about Japan's fiscal outlook [9]