According to Kyodo News, Japan's Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ryo Akasawa, is on the phone with U.S. Commerce Secretary Lutnik.
According to Japan's Kyodo News Agency, Japanese Prime Minister Hayao Takaichi is scheduled to speak with U.S. President Donald Trump around October 25.
According to Kyodo News Agency, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will direct the preparation of a stimulus package at the first cabinet meeting.
According to Kyodo News Agency, Japan's Ministry of Finance will request a record 32.3865 trillion yen in the fiscal year 2026 budget to cover government bond-related expenses.
According to Kyodo News, the United States will impose an additional 15% tariff on Japanese imports, regardless of the existing rate.
According to Kyodo News, Japan is considering accepting U.S. tariff cuts rather than exemptions.
According to Kyodo News Agency, the Japanese Prime Minister and the British Prime Minister have spoken on the phone to discuss tariffs.
According to Kyodo News Agency, the Bank of Japan is moving towards raising interest rates at this week's meeting.
According to Kyodo News, the Japan Meteorological Agency has revised the magnitude of the earthquake from 6.4 to 6.9.
According to Kyodo News Agency, the Japanese government expects tax revenue in the 2025/26 fiscal year to reach a record level of about 78.40 trillion yen.