Japan's 20-year bonds take first super-long auction since election in strideJapan's 20-year bond yield remained stable following a moderately firm auction, showing little reaction to a previous tax-cut pledge that h...
19 Feb, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi formally reappointed as PM following election victorySanae Takaichi is Japan's prime minister again. She won a big election. Takaichi will strengthen Japan's defence and economy. She plans new...
18 Feb, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi wins big in election, media projections showJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party is projected for a significant win in snap elections. This victory could impact relations wit...
10 Feb, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Sanae Takaichi wins Japan elections; official results confirm super-majority for LDP partyJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's party, the LDP, achieved a historic victory in snap elections. The LDP secured a significant two-th...
10 Feb, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Nikkei crosses 57,000 for the first time as markets cheer Takaichi mandateFollowing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's resounding electoral triumph, Japanese stocks have soared to unprecedented heights. With her part...
09 Feb, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi sweeps to historic election landslideJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling coalition has secured a significant victory. The coalition won a super-majority in Sunday's ...
09 Feb, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Japanese government bonds rise on solid 30-year auction as snap election loomsOn Thursday, Japanese government bonds climbed as investor enthusiasm surged during a pivotal 30-year debt auction, happening right before ...
05 Feb, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Japan's first woman PM Sanae Takaichi tipped for thumping election winJapan votes in snap elections Sunday with polls pointing to a resounding win for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's conservatives after a hone...
05 Feb, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Japan's Takaichi cites weak yen's benefits even as her government threatens interventionJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi highlighted export benefits from a weaker yen, contrasting with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama's ...
01 Feb, 2026, 08.40 AM IST
Japan's Sanae Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap electionJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved Parliament. A snap election is set for February 8. Takaichi seeks to boost her governin...
23 Jan, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Bank of Japan keeps key interest rate unchanged at 0.75%The Bank of Japan has kept its key interest rate steady at 0.75 percent. This decision was widely expected by analysts. The central bank an...
23 Jan, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei snaps five-day losing streak as JGBs extend gainsJapan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, snapping a five-day skid, as a rally in domestic bonds and de-escalating tensions between t...
22 Jan, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Japan bond yields surge to records as election stokes fiscal concerns; stocks and yen fallJapanese government bonds (JGBs) plunged, sending yields to record highs, while Tokyo stocks and the yen also fell after Prime Minister Sa...
20 Jan, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Why Japan's Takaichi is gambling on an early electionPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a Feb. 8 election, aiming to leverage strong public support and regain her party's parliamentary ma...
19 Jan, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Japan PM Takaichi may call early election, coalition partner saysJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may call an early general election, potentially in February, according to her coalition partner. Thi...
11 Jan, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
Japan's Nikkei rises on tech boost, set for eighth weekly gain in nineJapan's Nikkei share average surged over 1% on Friday, driven by tech stocks and anticipation of fiscal stimulus from Prime Minister Sanae ...
24 Oct, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
Japan's incoming PM Shigeru Ishiba sets October 27 date for snap electionJapan's incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba announced a snap election for Oct. 27, following his victory in the ruling Liberal Democrati...
30 Sep, 2024, 12.18 PM IST