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The Japanese yen fell after reports that Prime Minister Takaichi told BoJ Governor Ueda she was reluctant to pursue further rate hikes, placing pressure on the central bank and helping push USD/JPY toward the 156 area amid potential intervention risk from Japan’s finance ministry.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was reelected and formed a second cabinet, vowing to deepen U.S.-Japan economic security cooperation (including rare earths) while pursuing a more assertive security stance, backed by a two-thirds ruling majority. She plans military expansion, tougher immigration rules, and potential steps toward constitutional revision, even as she faces domestic pressures like inflation and debt alongside a planned visit to Washington to coordinate with Trump.
Asian equities rose on a tech-led rally, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbing to a fresh near-58,000 high after Sanae Takaichi’s election win, as sentiment was supported by a Wall Street rebound and expectations of growth-focused reforms; other regional indices advanced modestly while Chinese markets held steady and U.S. futures remained largely unchanged ahead of key data.
Japanese stocks hit fresh highs after the Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds majority, enabling pro‑growth policies under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The Nikkei 225 briefly topped 57,000 and closed up about 3.9%, while analysts foresee stimulus and deregulation fueling the bull trend, though concerns linger over financing Japan’s high debt and potential impacts on bonds and the yen.
Donald Trump endorsed Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of Japan's snap election, praising her leadership and signaling ongoing U.S.-Japan cooperation on security and economics after a high-profile visit; his public backing, though rare in foreign elections, underscores Tokyo's effort to secure stability with Washington amid China tensions and defence discussions.
Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi pledges to curb speculative market moves after a yen spike tied to her expansionary fiscal plan, while proposing a two-year suspension of the 8% food sales tax; opposition talks of tapping the BOJ's ETF holdings or currency reserves to fund tax cuts, raising concerns over central-bank independence and market impact ahead of a snap election.
PM Sanae Takaichi pledged to take necessary steps against speculative or abnormal market moves after a yen spike and bond rout tied to expansionary fiscal policy and the BOJ’s slow rate hikes, while promising a two-year suspension of the 8% food sales tax; opposition parties floated funding a tax cut by tapping the BOJ’s ETF holdings or currency intervention reserves, prompting concerns about market impact and central-bank independence as the BOJ signals readiness for emergency bond-buying if yields rise.
Japan’s first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, dissolves the lower house to trigger a 12-day campaign for a snap election set for February 8; despite strong personal approval, the ruling LDP-JIP coalition holds a slim majority, with campaigns focused on inflation and security amid tensions with China over Taiwan.
A source within Japan's prime minister's office suggested that Japan needs nuclear weapons, deviating from its long-standing non-nuclear principles, amid discussions led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi who is considering reviewing these principles, sparking controversy given Japan's pacifist stance and reliance on U.S. nuclear deterrence.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces widespread protests and international criticism after making controversial remarks about Taiwan, which are seen as escalating tensions with China and undermining regional stability, with many calling for her resignation and warning of a return to militarism.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government is working on revising policies regarding foreign nationals by January to enforce stricter measures against law violators, aiming to address public concerns while distancing from xenophobia.
During their first meeting in Tokyo, Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi displayed a warm camaraderie rooted in shared political views and historical ties, emphasizing a strategic alliance against China through cooperation on rare earths, trade, and military support, while also strengthening Takaichi's political position domestically and boosting Trump's diplomatic momentum.
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates steady at 0.5% in its first meeting after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's rise to power, amid ongoing inflation and a weak yen, with some members proposing a hike. The decision reflects cautious policy stance, while tensions with the US over currency strength and Japan's economic strategies continue to influence market dynamics.
During his visit to Japan, President Trump strengthened ties with Prime Minister Takaichi, announced significant Japanese investments in the U.S., and signed agreements to enhance the US-Japan alliance, focusing on critical minerals and economic cooperation, amid ongoing diplomatic engagements in Asia.
Japan's Nikkei index surpassed 50,000 for the first time, driven by optimism over government stimulus spending and policies focused on growth under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking a significant milestone in Japan's stock market recovery.