Japan’s Takaichi backs $2.3tn growth drive despite market unease
Politics Prime minister says country hasn’t ‘escaped deflation’ despite rising prices Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during…
Why Japan’s Takaichi has stepped back from BOJ rate hike debate
Comment Prime minister faces pressure from markets, US on inflation and yen Comments from BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda…
Japan’s extra budget won’t add deficit-covering bonds, Takaichi says
Politics Funds will provide relief from higher gas and energy prices stemming from Iran war Japan’s supplementary budget…
Japan’s naphtha supply can last beyond 2026, Takaichi says
Commodities Local refining, alternative imports boost inventories, but chemical shortages persist Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with…
Inflation fears loom over yen, Japan bond markets under Takaichi
Markets Postelection rise of currency masks concern over side effects of fiscal expansion Investors are concerned about the…
Japan’s wage squeeze undermines Takaichi’s ‘trickle down’ plans
Despite a decisive election victory built on promises to ease Japan’s cost-of-living crisis, fresh government data released this…
Japan’s Takaichi finds ‘balance’ on fiscal policy: Moody’s analyst
Interview Fiscal consolidation expected to be sustained but slow amid structural challenges Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has…
Japan's Takaichi rejects 'irresponsible bond issuance, tax cuts' – Nikkei Asia
Japan’s Takaichi rejects ‘irresponsible bond issuance, tax cuts’ Nikkei AsiaJapan’s Takaichi says national debt is still high, rejects ‘irresponsible…
Japan’s Takaichi rejects ‘irresponsible bond issuance, tax cuts’
Interview Prime minister calls national debt level ‘still high’ in exclusive interview Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks…
Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years
Speaking this month at an international finance conference in Tokyo, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan used an…
As BOJ rate decision nears, Takaichi government signals openness to hike
Bank of Japan Weak yen a factor in Tokyo’s stance on raising borrowing costs A Dec. 1 speech…
Japan stocks rise nearly 3%, touch fresh high as ‘Takaichi trade’ reboots
Equities LDP leader closer to becoming prime minister; US credit fears ease Investor anxiety has started to ease…