Japan's Election Results and Their Impact on Markets and Politics

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Japan's Election Results and Their Impact on Markets and Politics
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Exit polls suggest Japan's ruling coalition is likely to lose its majority in the upper house, putting Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba under pressure and risking political instability amid economic and social challenges. Despite this, Ishiba plans to remain as prime minister, while the election results could lead to leadership changes within the ruling party and influence US-Japan trade negotiations.

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