From earlier: BOJ reportedly likely to raise interest rates later this monthThe report above looks to seal the deal on a rate hike by the BOJ for December, with policymakers hoping to sneak in one last rate hike before their timing window closes. As mentioned then, the optics would've been better... Read more
Forexlive - Dec 04
A newly established government panel has been tasked with mapping out a growth plan for 17 key sectors, including AI, chips and defense. Read more
Biztoc - Nov 04
Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she wants to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un – something no Japanese leader has done in more than 20 years. Read more
Cnn - Nov 03
U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi inked a framework to boost the production and supply of rare earths, to reduce their reliance on China, during Trump's visit to Tokyo. Read more
Cnbc - Oct 28
JPY is getting a bit of a tailwind from the meeting coming up between Trump and Japan PM Takaichi. Coming up today - Trump meets Japan’s Takaichi to deepen defence, trade cooperationTakaichi has already begun ingratiating herself:Japan PM Takaichi making final arrangements to recommend Trump for ... Read more
Forexlive - Oct 28
Trump will be the first foreign leader to meet with Takaichi in person since she assumed the top job in Japan. Read more
Cnbc - Oct 27
Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy speech to the parliament Friday, focusing on economic security and defense spending. Read more
Upi - Oct 24
Sanae Takaichi is officially Japan’s first female prime minister. The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was elected to the post on Tuesday after winning four more votes than the required majority. Takaichi’s career in politics spans across a handful of ministerial posts and a decade in... Read more
The Hill - Oct 21
Sanae Takaichi replaces Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July. Read more
New York Post - Oct 21
