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Mizuho Securities’ research highlights a pivot in Japan’s macroeconomic landscape, characterized by expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike in June 2026 amid signals of faster price pass-throughs and 1Q real GDP growth of 0.5%. Although April CPI decelerated to 1.9% due to government subsidies, Mizuho forecasts a reacceleration to over 2.5% by 2027, driven by high crude oil prices exceeding $100/bbl and the ongoing Iran conflict. In the bond market, the institution notes that 10-year JGB yields have surged to 2.80%, prompting recommendations for tactical longs and asset swaps at current attractive yield levels like the 3.715% seen in the 20-year sector. Fiscal policy remains a critical theme, with a proposed JPY3 trillion supplementary budget being weighed against legal constraints to maintain net debt supply neutrality. Furthermore, Mizuho's modeling suggests that while the government's average coupon rate will rise to 1.7% by FY2030, debt sustainability remains achievable if nominal GDP growth persists between 2.5% and 4.5%. Overall, the research depicts a market transitioning to a higher-yield environment where domestic insurers and regional banks are increasingly stepping in to absorb supply.

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Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account Surplus to Fund Consumption Tax Cut

Mizuho Securities·Jun 12, 2026

The Japanese government is evaluating the use of FEFSA surpluses and FILP bonds to fund consumption tax cuts and defense spending. Analysts remain cautious about the impact of increased bond issuance on JGB yield stability.

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Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account Surplus to Fund Consumption Tax Cut, FILP Bonds for Increased Defense Spending

Mizuho Securities·Jun 11, 2026

The report analyzes recent government proposals to use Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account surpluses for tax cuts and Fiscal Investment and Loan Program (FILP) bonds for defense spending. It warns that these measures may face significant implementation hurdles and could ultimately trigger upward pressure on JGB yields.

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Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account Surplus and Defense Spending

Mizuho Securities·Jun 10, 2026

The report analyzes proposals to utilize the Foreign Exchange Fund Special Account (FEFSA) for consumption tax cuts and the Fiscal Investment and Loan Program (FILP) for defense spending. It concludes that such strategies face fiscal constraints and may exert upward pressure on Japanese Government Bond (JGB) yields.

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30y JGB Auction Preview

Mizuho Securities·Jun 12, 2026

This report previews the 30y JGB auction, weighing fiscal headwinds against attractive yields and stabilized interest rate expectations. Analysts see limited near-term room for super-long yield spikes, though fiscal policy remains a key uncertainty.

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30y JGB Auction Preview

Mizuho Securities·Jun 10, 2026

This report provides a preview for the upcoming 30y JGB auction, identifying fiscal policy concerns as a headwind while noting that limited BOJ terminal rate upside makes the sector attractive for medium-term holding.

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30y JGB Auction Preview

Mizuho Securities·Jun 9, 2026

This report previews the 30y JGB auction, noting that while fiscal expansion concerns persist as a headwind, limited upside for super-long yields makes the sector potentially attractive for medium-term holding.

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