Sanae Takaichi

Wall Street extended its sell-off Thursday as surging crude prices — driven by Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure — collided with a more hawkish Federal Reserve, pushing the S&P 500 to its lowest close since mid-November and reigniting stagflation fears. • Newmont stock is...

The anticipated ¥1 trillion ($6.3 billion) fee for SoftBank Group Corp. (OTC:SFTBY) from a U.S.-Japan project has been slashed by over 90% due to intervention from Tokyo officials amid growing concerns over the $550 billion joint investment plan between the U.S. and Japan. SoftBank’s Role In...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Washington to meet President Donald Trump to discuss Middle East tensions and energy security. Takaichi-Trump Summit Focuses On Iran, Energy, Investment On Wednesday, Takaichi departed Tokyo for her first White House summit since taking office,...

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in Washington to meet President Donald Trump to discuss Middle East tensions and energy security. Takaichi-Trump Summit Focuses On Iran, Energy, Investment On Wednesday, Takaichi departed Tokyo for her first White House summit since taking office,...

On Thursday, Peter Thiel met with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo to discuss emerging technology cooperation as Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR) strengthens its presence in Japan and broader U.S.–Japan tech ties continue to grow. Thiel And Takaichi Discuss Future Of Advanced...

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday denied ties to a cryptocurrency named after her and warned the public to stay vigilant. Takaichi Distances From Namesake Crypto In an X post, Takaichi said that neither she nor her office has any knowledge or involvement with the so-called SANAE...

Japan's Nikkei 225 surged to a historic milestone of 59,000 on Thursday, and it was above the 58,800 mark on Friday, propelled by aggressive sentiment following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi‘s election, even as U.S. futures signaled a sharp retreat for Wall Street ahead of critical inflation...

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the first $36 billion in Japanese-funded infrastructure and industrial projects have been officially approved, marking the operational launch of a massive $550 billion investment pact. Historic Economic Launch The announcement, delivered via Truth...

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the trade deal with Japan, which includes a $550 billion commitment to invest in the U.S., has “officially, and financially” taken effect. Trump stated on Truth Social that Japan has started with the first set of investments, as he...

Japanese equities surged to unprecedented heights on Monday as the Nikkei 225 broke the 57,000-point barrier for the first time, fueled by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election victory and a high-profile endorsement from President Donald Trump. Market Euphoria And The ‘Takaichi Trade'...

Japan heads to the polls on Sunday, Feb. 8, and Polymarket traders are pricing in a near-lock: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is staying in power. Why it matters:  Markets are trading on the expectation of aggressive policy continuity—massive fiscal stimulus, a slower path to interest rate...

President Donald Trump has offered a “complete and total endorsement” of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of Japan’s general election on Sunday, a move that experts say could trigger a massive realignment of global currency and bond markets. Currency Pressure And The ¥160...

On Friday, Japan's sudden currency volatility reignited speculation about intervention after the yen jumped sharply. Japan Watches FX Markets Closely After Yen Jump Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said that authorities are closely monitoring foreign exchange markets, reported Reuters....

A massive sell-off in Japan’s $7.6 trillion bond market has sent shockwaves across the global financial landscape, with the U.S. bracing for potential repercussions. Japan Bond Yields Surge On Fiscal Fears The sell-off was driven by growing worries about Japan's long-term fiscal health, as...

Japan’s 30-year treasury yields touched their highest level on record, at 3.52% on Tuesday night, a 48-basis-point increase since November, sparking concerns of potential fallout across the U.S. and global markets. Deteriorating Fiscal Conditions Push Yields Higher After decades of serving as...