Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament she believes an active, responsible fiscal policy to boost Japan’s global competitiveness — including the planned tax cuts she defended — will ultimately help maintain market confidence in the yen, rejecting concerns the measures could weaken the currency.

2026-10-09

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament she believes an active, responsible fiscal policy to boost Japan’s global competitiveness — including the planned tax cuts she defended — will ultimately help maintain market confidence in the yen, rejecting concerns the measures could weaken the currency.