Japan's Political Turmoil Sparks Market Drop Amid Coalition Collapse
TL;DR
Japan's ruling coalition collapsed after Komeito withdrew support from the LDP over a scandal, jeopardizing Sanae Takaichi's bid to become the country's first female prime minister, leading to political uncertainty ahead of major diplomatic events.
- Japan coalition collapse casts doubt on first female PM bid dw.com
- 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
- Japan's main opposition weighs unified PM candidate to block Takaichi Nikkei Asia
- Japanese Stocks Plummet After Ruling Coalition Collapses Barron's
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