#Japan Economy

Japan's PM Takaichi's landslide victory triggers yen weakness and Nikkei records. Analyzing global market implications and the emerging currency competition in Asia.

Japanese stocks soared to historic highs as PM Takaichi's landslide election victory fueled expectations of fiscal expansion. Defense and tech stocks led gains while yen fluctuated on intervention fears.

Japan has been actively trading government bonds to manage its massive debt burden. Is this financial engineering sustainable, or a risky bet that could backfire?

The yen strengthened dramatically to 152 against the dollar following Japan's finance minister comments, sparking speculation about coordinated intervention by Japanese and U.S. authorities.

Japanese department stores face a bleak 2026 outlook as Chinese tourist arrivals drop by 45%. Profit forecasts slashed by 24% amid luxury spending slump.

Japanese parties are racing to offer consumption tax cuts ahead of the Feb 8, 2026, snap election. PRISM explores the impact of this populist trend on Japan's fiscal health.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi vows to implement a two-year consumption tax cut on food without issuing deficit bonds, prioritizing fiscal discipline ahead of the 2026 election.

Analysis of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate decision in January 2026. Discover why the BOJ held rates steady while raising inflation forecasts as JGB yields hit 27-year highs.

TEPCO officially restarts the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant in 2026. Explore the economic impact, $70B investment, and Japan's energy security strategy.

Japan hit a record 42.7 million tourists in 2025, fueled by a weak yen. Despite a 45% drop in Chinese visitors due to diplomatic rows, Western arrivals reached new highs.

Explore the contrast between Japan's record stock market performance and its demographic crisis in 2026. Analysis of investment shifts and the 'Society with Many Deaths'.

Japan's political parties are proposing consumption tax cuts ahead of the February 8, 2026 election. Explore how PM Takaichi's LDP plans to influence voters and the economic risks involved.