MARKETS 2d ago
Japan PM Takaichi works to shed reflationist label on market, US pressure
Nikkei Asia
Published 11 Oct 2026, 02:36 pm IST
TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi continues to back away from support for a reflationary economic policy in a move to reassure the markets and the Trump administration that it is not overly cautious about interest rate hikes.
Economy
Japan PM Takaichi works to shed reflationist label on market, US pressure
Dovish members of BOJ board reportedly criticized by Trump administration
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an Oct. 8 parliament session where she stressed "this is not a phase in which reflationary policies are necessary." (Photo by Ken Suzuki)
Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.Source: asia.nikkei.com
Related reads
Nikkei Asia · 2d
Taiwan's KMT shows signs of power struggle tracked by US and China
Nikkei Asia · 2d
Russia's attacks on Kyiv test civilian resilience as winter looms
Nikkei Asia · 2d
Trump sanctions will not break the ICC, court's special adviser declares
Nikkei Asia · 2d
Dutch greenhouse firms in China pivot to selling software