Group 1 - Senior Japanese politician Taro Kono calls for the Bank of Japan to accelerate interest rate hikes to improve fiscal conditions and address the challenges posed by a weak yen and rising inflation [1][2] - Kono emphasizes the need to signal a departure from negative real interest rates and suggests that the best strategy to combat rising living costs is to reverse the yen's weakness and seek moderate strengthening [1][2] - The Bank of Japan ended a decade-long large-scale stimulus program last year and raised short-term interest rates to 0.5% in January, but Kono believes that maintaining negative real borrowing costs for an extended period is undesirable [2][3] Group 2 - Kono advocates for a new economic framework to replace "Abenomics," which was introduced by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2013, aimed at ending deflation through monetary and fiscal stimulus [3] - He suggests that the central bank should gradually raise interest rates while the government works towards restoring fiscal health under a new agreement framework [3] - Kono's statements reflect skepticism about the effectiveness of the current economic policy framework, especially following the ruling party's poor performance in recent elections [3]

周二（8月19日）亚盘早盘，美元兑日元下跌，目前交投于147附近，截止北京时间11:27分，美元兑日 元报价147.76，下跌0.07%，上一交易日美元兑日元收盘为147.86。日本执政党重量级人物斋藤健表 示，在美国加征关税背景下，日本央行加息需保持谨慎。 他指出若央行行动导致经济降温将引发混乱，此番表态针对市场对日本央行年内加息的预期。该言论显 示日本央行若恢复加息可能面临政治压力，因美国关税将削弱企业利润和加薪能力。曾任经济产业大臣 的斋藤健被部分分析人士视为未来首相潜在人选。他强调日本正处于摆脱30年低增长低通胀的关键期， 货币政策正常化需格外谨慎。美国关税上升可能损害日本汽车制造商利润及其加薪能力。斋藤健认为央 行应与政府密切合作支撑经济，而非过度担忧通胀。 美元兑日元正处于自8月5日低点开启的修正通道内，目前该低点位于147.05。若成功突破这一水平，将 凸显出一个看跌旗形形态，而若跌破8月7日和8日低点146.75，则该形态将得到确认。进一步下行方 面，下一个看跌目标位是7月25日低点145.85。看跌旗形的测算目标位为7月上涨波段的78.6%斐波那契 回撤位144.50。上行方面，即时阻力位为 ...

Core Viewpoint - The USD/JPY exchange rate is influenced by the Bank of Japan's hawkish signals and the high probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut, leading to a strengthening of the Japanese yen [1] Group 1: Currency Movements - As of August 18, the USD/JPY is trading around 147, with a current quote of 147.50, reflecting a 0.22% increase from the previous close of 147.18 [1] - The USD/JPY is at a critical technical level, with support seen at 147.10 (38.2% Fibonacci retracement) and 145.80-146.00 (50-day and 100-day moving averages) [1] - Resistance levels are identified at 147.90 (21-day moving average) and the 149.40-149.50 range (200-day moving average and 50% Fibonacci retracement of 2025 high/low) [1] Group 2: Monetary Policy Insights - The Bank of Japan's July policy meeting indicated a hawkish stance, raising inflation expectations and keeping the option for rate hikes within the year [1] - U.S. Treasury Secretary criticized the Bank of Japan for its "policy lag," urging for rate hikes to combat inflation pressures [1] - Market analysis suggests that Japan's weak consumer recovery and potential U.S. tariffs on Japanese automobiles may lead the Bank of Japan to maintain a cautious approach [1] Group 3: Market Dynamics - The CME FedWatch tool indicates a 93.8% probability of a Federal Reserve rate cut in September, impacting the USD/JPY dynamics [1] - The market is currently assessing the interplay between the normalization of Japanese monetary policy and the Federal Reserve's policy shift [1]

周二（8月12日）亚盘早盘，美元兑日元上涨，目前交投于148附近，截止北京时间11:01分，美元兑日 元报价148.31，上涨0.11%，上一交易日美元兑日元收盘为148.14。日本政治局势变化正加剧市场对货 币政策前景的担忧。 美元兑日元现阶段围绕147.5—148.50窄幅震荡，布林带带宽较峰值明显收窄，呈"布林带挤压"特征，指 向方向选择临近。 MACD方面，DIFF为-0.154，DEA为-0.232，柱状图为0.158，显示零轴下方的金叉后 动能缓慢修复但仍属弱势回升，趋势性尚未确认。 自由民主党在7月20日地方选举中的失利，使得在野党主张的扩张性财政政策获得更多关注，这为日本 央行的政策路径增添了新的不确定性。尽管日本央行在7月政策会议上调了通胀预期，并保留了年内再 次加息的可能性，但行长植田和男近期的鸽派言论仍给市场传递出谨慎信号。植田和男多次强调需要保 持政策耐心，这种政策指引上的矛盾使得日元走势缺乏明确方向。当前市场陷入两难：一方面，政治压 力可能促使更宽松的财政政策；另一方面，央行又面临货币政策正常化的需求。这种政策组合的不确定 性导致投资者对日元持观望态度，汇价陷入区间震荡。未来走势将取 ...

Group 1 - The Japanese government is set to implement the largest salary increase for public servants in 34 years, with an average monthly basic salary increase of 3.62%, leading to a total salary increase of 5.1% for this year [2][4] - This adjustment will impact approximately 280,000 public servants in Japan [3] - The increase in public sector salaries is seen as a positive development for the Bank of Japan, which aims to achieve broader and more sustainable wage growth to support inflation [4][7] Group 2 - The salary adjustments in the public sector are typically based on trends in the private sector, and this significant increase is attributed to the recent wage negotiations during the "Shuntō" (spring labor negotiations) [8][9] - The Japanese Trade Union Confederation reported that companies have agreed to an average salary increase of 5.25%, marking the largest increase in 34 years [9] - The public sector's salary growth has lagged behind the private sector, which has been a concern for Prime Minister Kishida, who has prioritized salary increases in government policy [10] Group 3 - The Japanese public sector faces increasing pressure to offer competitive salaries to attract and retain talent, especially amid a declining population and challenges in recruiting young professionals [11] - A report indicated that the number of recent graduates applying for public sector jobs has reached a historical low, prompting proposals for a starting salary increase of over 5% [12] - The estimated cost of implementing the proposed salary increase for public servants is approximately 334 billion yen (about 2.3 billion USD) [13] Group 4 - A recent survey indicated that just over half of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in early 2026, with strengthening wage data providing support for the normalization of monetary policy [14]

Group 1 - The Japanese government is set to implement the largest salary increase for civil servants in 34 years, with an average monthly basic salary increase of 3.62%, leading to a total salary increase of 5.1% for this year [1][2] - This salary adjustment will affect approximately 280,000 civil servants, which is seen as a positive development for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to establish a sustainable wage growth to support inflation [2][5] - The salary increase is influenced by the recent wage negotiations in the private sector, where companies have agreed to an average salary increase of 5.25%, marking the largest increase in 34 years [5][6] Group 2 - The Japanese government has been under pressure to provide competitive salaries in the public sector to attract and retain talent, especially in light of a declining population and difficulties in recruiting young professionals [5][6] - A report indicated that the number of recent graduates applying for public sector jobs has reached a historical low, prompting the government to propose an increase in starting salaries by over 5% [6][7] - The estimated cost of implementing the proposed salary increase for civil servants is approximately 334 billion yen (about 2.3 billion USD) [7]

Group 1 - The Japanese government is set to implement the largest salary increase for civil servants in 34 years, with an average monthly basic salary increase of 3.62%, leading to a total salary increase of 5.1% for this year [1][2] - This adjustment will impact approximately 280,000 civil servants, which is seen as a positive development for the Bank of Japan as it seeks to achieve broader and more sustainable wage growth to stabilize inflation [2][5] - The salary adjustments for public sector employees are typically based on trends in the private sector, and this significant increase is attributed to the recent wage negotiations during the "Shuntō" (spring labor negotiations) [5][6] Group 2 - The Japanese Trade Union Confederation reported that companies have agreed to an average salary increase of 5.25%, marking the largest increase in 34 years [6] - The Japanese government has been under pressure to provide competitive salaries in the public sector to attract and retain talent, especially as the population declines and recruiting young professionals becomes more challenging [6] - The estimated cost of implementing the proposed salary increase for civil servants is approximately 334 billion yen (about 2.3 billion USD) [6] Group 3 - A recent survey indicates that just over half of economists expect the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in early 2026, with strengthening wage data providing support for the normalization of monetary policy [7]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that Japan's central bank must exercise caution regarding interest rate hikes due to the potential negative impact of U.S. tariffs on the fragile economy [1][2] - Saito Ken emphasizes that the Bank of Japan should act carefully to avoid cooling the economy, which is currently trying to recover from decades of low growth and inflation [2][3] - The Bank of Japan ended a decade-long stimulus program last year and raised interest rates to 0.5% in January, but concerns about inflation remain [3] Group 2 - Political uncertainty stemming from U.S. tariffs is overshadowing Japan's economic outlook [4] - Saito Ken calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Kishida after the ruling coalition's poor performance in the recent Senate elections, which has weakened their control over the legislature [5][6] - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) needs to seek a stable coalition government under new leadership to maintain consistent policies [6]

智通财经APP注意到，摩根大通(JPM.US)去年在日本市场超越全球竞争对手，得益于该国推动企业治理改革引发的交易热潮。 监管文件显示，截至3月31日的财年，这家美国投行在当地证券子公司的净利润增长逾一倍至456亿日元(3.09亿美元)，创至少七年来新高，扭转了上年下滑 态势，主要因并购咨询和承销业务激增。 近年来日本企业加速收购及剥离非核心资产，为投行创造更多机会。这一趋势也加剧了从花旗集团到德意志银行等国际机构的抢人大战。 摩根大通的利润因交易热潮而飙升 摩根士丹利当地证券子公司同期营收创下1532亿日元纪录，部分得益于债券股票承销及销售收入的增长，但因配合交易量增加计提负债准备金，净利润下降 2.3%至319亿日元。 法国巴黎银行经纪业务部门利润则因佣金下滑减少2.9%至206亿日元。 这些数据与其他国际大行截至12月31日的年报形成反差。去年8月日本央行加息后，该国市场出现数十年来最剧烈波动，股市创1987年10月股灾以来最大跌 幅，债券价格震荡令部分交易商受损(尽管股市已回升)。 | Net Profit (billion | | Net Revenue (billion | Headcount ( ...

美元兑日元卖盘推动汇价向147.69的20日简单移动平均线迈进，随后又跌破了147.50关口。随着交易日 接近尾声，该货币对在147.50下方企稳。 目前投资者对日本央行年底前加息的预期概率仅为70%，反映出市场对货币政策正常化进程的疑虑。日 本央行在7月政策会议上未释放明确的紧缩信号，进一步加剧了日元的疲软走势。市场焦点现已转向本 周即将公布的薪资增长和家庭支出数据，这些关键指标将成为判断日本经济复苏力度的重要依据。分析 人士指出，若6月薪资增速和消费支出数据表现强劲，可能重燃市场对日本央行政策转向的预期，从而 为持续承压的日元提供支撑。在当前环境下，日本国内经济数据表现将成为影响日元短期走势的决定性 因素，投资者需密切关注相关数据发布及日本央行的政策表态。 周一（8月4日）亚盘早盘，美元兑日元上涨，目前交投于147附近，截止北京时间11:08分，美元兑日元 报价147.67，上涨0.21%，上一交易日美元兑日元收盘为147.36。近期日元兑美元汇率持续走弱，市场 对美日贸易协议能否有效提振日本经济持谨慎态度。 ...