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Political Turmoil in Japan and France Rattles Global Markets Amid U.S. Shutdown Fears
Global markets remained jittery on Tuesday as political instability in Japan and France, combined with uncertainty over a potential U.S. government shutdown, overshadowed optimism...
Global Markets Surge as Japan Elects Takaichi, Bitcoin and Gold Hit Records
Markets reacted sharply on Monday after Sanae Takaichi, a fiscal and monetary dove, was elected as the new leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic...
Japan Set to Appoint Its First Female Prime Minister: Sanae Takaichi’s Rise and What Comes Next
Japan is on the verge of a historic political shift as Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and long-time Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member, is...
Should Australia Reconsider an Alternative Submarine Deal with Japan?
Amidst stagnation and uncertainty over AUKUS’ Pillar II time, Australia’s undersea naval capabilities are increasingly aging and prone to being exposed by adversaries such...
The Symbolism and Spectacle of Ishiba’s Final Days in Office
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation in September 2025 brought to an end one of the shortest and most embattled premierships in modern Japanese politics....
Historic First: Sanae Takaichi to Become Japan’s Female Premier
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party elected conservative nationalist Sanae Takaichi as its leader, positioning her to become the country's first female prime minister....
Japan’s Markets Brace for Ruling Party Leadership Vote
Japanese markets are on edge ahead of a weekend vote that will decide the country’s next prime minister and shape economic and central bank...
Foreign Investors Offload Largest Tranche of Japan Bonds in a Year as BOJ Signals Shift
For decades, Japan’s government bond market has been anchored by the Bank of Japan’s ultra-loose monetary policy, characterized by negative interest rates and aggressive...
Strategic Spending in an Age of Uncertainty: Takaichi’s Bid for Japan’s Premiership
Sanae Takaichi, a leading contender in Japan’s upcoming leadership race and a possible first female prime minister, has outlined a fiscal spending plan centered...
Japan’s Far-Right Sanseito Party Seeks Global Allies to Reshape Politics
Japan’s far-right Sanseito party, once a fringe movement fueled by pandemic-era conspiracy theories, is moving into the political mainstream. The party, led by Sohei...