Sanae Takaichi February Snap Election: Japan’s First Female PM Bets on High Approval
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi is set to call a snap election in February 2026. Discover how she plans to leverage high approval ratings amid rising prices and China tensions.
Can high approval ratings mask rising prices? Japan's first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is about to find out. According to Nikkei, she's poised to call a snap election in February, seeking to solidify her party's control before economic headwinds strengthen.
The Strategy Behind the Sanae Takaichi February Snap Election
Senior government and LDP officials revealed that Takaichi will notify party leaders on Wednesday of her intent to trigger an early vote. The move aims to capitalize on her current popularity to restore the Liberal Democratic Party's lower house majority, providing a stronger mandate for her policy agenda.
Market Record Highs Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Investors haven't blinked at the political uncertainty; instead, they've pushed Japanese stocks to a record high, betting on the stability a Takaichi victory would bring. However, the backdrop remains complex as China recently curbed civilian-use rare-earth exports to Japan, prompting a stern response from the finance minister about the weaponization of resources.
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