Core Viewpoint - The global long-term government bonds are experiencing significant sell-offs, with rising yields across countries like Japan, Germany, the UK, and France, as concerns over fiscal deficits replace central bank policies as the main focus of the market [1][10]. Group 1: Bond Yield Trends - Japan's 10-year government bond yield rose by 2.5 basis points to 1.595%, the highest level since 2008 [1]. - The 30-year Japanese government bond yield saw its largest increase in two months, while the German 30-year bond yield approached a 14-year high [1]. - The U.S. 30-year bond yield reached a one-month high of 4.98% [1]. Group 2: Market Reactions and Concerns - Concerns over increased government debt, oversupply of bonds, and persistent inflation are driving market anxiety, particularly in light of Japan's upcoming elections and Trump's tariff threats [1][9]. - The market anticipates that election outcomes may pave the way for additional fiscal stimulus in Japan, contributing to rising long-term yields [1][6]. Group 3: Fiscal Policy Implications - Japan's ruling party is proposing cash subsidies while the opposition plans tax cuts, reflecting heightened budgetary risks as the July 20 Senate elections approach [6]. - Despite the Japanese Finance Ministry's efforts to reduce long-term bond issuance, borrowing costs continue to rise, indicating a demand gap as major insurance companies avoid ultra-long bonds [6]. Group 4: Global Impact of Japanese Bond Yields - BCA Research warns that changes in Japanese bond yields, as a significant source of global liquidity, could pose a major threat to U.S. tech stocks [2][13]. - The correlation between U.S. tech stock valuations and Japanese government bond yields suggests that a rise in Japanese yields could tighten global liquidity, impacting tech stock valuations reliant on low-cost funding [13].