Archive · 30 Jan 2026

Takaichi's Party Likely to Gain Majority in Election

Takaichi's Party Likely to Gain Majority in Election

In Japan, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called for a quick election.

A survey by the Nikkei newspaper says her party, the Liberal Democratic Party, might win more seats and get a majority in the lower house.

This is important because she wants to make big changes to how the country spends money.

But some people in the market are worried because this might mean Japan has to borrow more money, which could make bond yields go up.

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