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After the disintegration of the ruling coalition, the balance of power in Japanese politics is now entirely tilted towards a key negotiation. If successful, the road to Prime Minister of Takaichi Sanae will be unimpeded. Click to view...
On July 20th, according to a number of Japanese media reports, Japan's ruling coalition will lose its majority in the Senate election due to voters' dissatisfaction with rising inflation and immigration policies. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and ruling partner Komeito need 50 seats to retain control of the 248 seats in the Senate. Exit polls by NHK, the Japan Broadcasting Association, show that they are expected to gain 32 to 51 seats. This makes Shigeru vulnera...
The latest polls suggest that the ruling coalition may lose its majority, and regardless of the outcome of the election, expanding fiscal spending appears to be a foregone conclusion. Markets are concerned that this could lead to a triple pressure on Japan's stocks, bonds and remittances. Click to view...
Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose its majority in upper house elections on July 20, according to Japan's Asahi Shimbun newspaper on Tuesday, heightening the risk of political instability as the country struggles to reach a trade deal with the United States. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner Komeito are likely to win about 35 seats in Sunday's election, down from the 50 the LDP must retain to defend its majority. The report was base...
Shigeru Ishiba has said he will continue talks with the United States to seek a mutually beneficial trade deal, but polls show Japan's ruling coalition could lose its majority in the Senate. Analysts warn this will complicate trade talks. Click to view...
