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Yen Firms as Investors Gird for Political Uncertainty
The Japanese markets are closed for the day leaving the yen as an indicator of investor angst. Prime Minister Shigeru ...
Japan ruling party's election loss is in the price, investors say
Japan's upper house election on Sunday dealt a big blow to the ruling coalition and sets markets up for possible policy ...
'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The fringe far-right Sanseito party emerged as one of the biggest winners in Japan's upper house election on Sunday, gaining ...
Prime Minister Ishiba’s coalition loses majority in Japan’s upper house election
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition failed Monday to secure a majority in the 248-seat upper house in a ...
Japan’s Leader Has Lost His ‘Mandate From Heaven’
Shigeru Ishiba is clinging on to power after the latest rebuke from the electorate. With crucial trade talks on the line, ...
Japan’s Ishiba Vows to Hold On to His Job After Elections
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s job, and vital trade talks with the U.S., are at stake in national elections that ...
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Japan’s ruling party suffers stunning defeat as Trump-style populists surge in historic election upset
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future is unclear after his coalition appeared to have disastrously lost its upper ...
The Populist Wave Hits Japan
The ruling LDP coalition may lose its upper house majority.
Japan's shaky government loses upper house control
Japan's ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power even as he vowed to remain party leader, citing a ...