Tag: Sanae Takaichi
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LDP Leadership Result Sparks ‘Takaichi Trade’ Rebound: Yen to Weaken, Stocks Rally
Overview: A Turn in Japan’s Political Landscape and Market Sentiment Japan’s political scene shifted decisively as Sanae Takaichi, a former economy and security minister, won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The result has traders, investors, and economists revisiting their baseline assumptions about policy direction and the way financial markets respond to a…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Be Japan’s First Female PM Leader
A historic win for the LDP and Japan The Liberal Democratic Party has chosen Sanae Takaichi as its leader, setting the stage for what would be Japan’s first female prime minister. In a tightly watched runoff against Shinjiro Koizumi, Takaichi prevailed as the party’s choice, signaling a shift toward a more traditional, conservative leadership style…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Be Japan’s First Female PM
Historic milestone: a female PM in Japan Japan is poised to elect its first female prime minister after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party voted Sanae Takaichi as its leader. In a tightly contested run-off, she defeated Shinjiro Koizumi, who had positioned himself as a candidate to become the youngest post-war prime minister. The victory sets…
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Sanae Takaichi Set to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Japan poised to appoint its first female prime minister Japan appears poised to appoint its first female prime minister after Sanae Takaichi won the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership in a tightly watched contest. In a run-off against Shinjiro Koizumi, who touted a younger, reform-minded approach, Takaichi secured the party’s top post and now stands…