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Investors have grounds to fear Japan’s Iron Lady, caution Wall Street brokers

The surprise party victory for Sanae Takaichi has brokers fearful about Japan’s currency and bonds. After news of her victory emerged, the yen weakened above 150 against the dollar and Japanese ...
Investing

Trump endorses Japan’s ’Iron Lady’ Takaichi ahead of Sunday election

TOKYO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump gave his "total endorsement" of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of a national election in Japan on Sunday, adding he looked forward to hosting ...
The Australian Financial Review

Japan is ‘full of old men’. Its Iron Lady PM has a special power

As Japan’s Grand Sumo tournament ended last month, the roaring crowd was treated to the time-honoured ritual of a man stepping into the sacred ring to honour the winner. Normally, the prime minister ...