A Japan with higher rates changes everything
France might be the first casualty, with other borrowers potentially being seen as expensive compared to what Japanese investors can get at home.
Two years ago, Japan embarked on its path toward policy normalization, raising the question of whether the country was prepared for a world with interest rates. The world has indeed changed, as demonstrated by the selloff in French bonds. Many have attributed this to Japanese investors seeking more attractive returns at home, as risk-free rates in Japan are now more appealing compared to hedged French debt amid political uncertainty.
Japan has been overweight in France for years, but it is not the sole destination for its investments. Over the past quarter-century, Japanese money has been poured into various destinations due to near-zero yields at home.
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