Japan's Political Turmoil Sparks Market Crash and Economic Uncertainty
TL;DR
Komeito has decided to leave the ruling coalition with the LDP over disagreements on political donation restrictions and other issues, complicating Sanae Takaichi's bid for prime minister as the ruling party now faces the challenge of securing support from opposition parties.
- Takaichi's PM bid faces further headwinds with coalition split The Japan Times
- Japan’s Decades-Old Ruling Coalition Collapses, Jolting Markets Bloomberg.com
- Takaichi’s bid for Japan’s premiership jolted as Komeito quits ruling coalition, NHK reports CNBC
- Japanese Stocks Plummet After Ruling Coalition Collapses Barron's
- Stocks, dollar tumble; Trump says he will raise China tariffs to 100% Reuters
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