Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said the government stands ready to reassess spending and revenue plans if Japanese government bond (JGB) yields move unexpectedly. She is seeking parliamentary backing to temporarily cut the food sales tax. She added that if global economic disruption significantly affects Japan’s economy, the government would deploy reserve funds flexibly. She declined to comment on specific exchange-rate or yield levels.

2026-10-07

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi said the government stands ready to reassess spending and revenue plans if Japanese government bond (JGB) yields move unexpectedly. She is seeking parliamentary backing to temporarily cut the food sales tax. She added that if global economic disruption significantly affects Japan’s economy, the government would deploy reserve funds flexibly. She declined to comment on specific exchange-rate or yield levels.