Japan PM Takaichi considers multi-year budget for growth and crisis management, according to Nikkei citing her draft policy speech for Friday

Japan's PM Takaichi is contemplating a multi-year budget aimed at fostering economic growth while addressing crisis management.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 17 Feb 2026, 05:48 UTCOn the live feed at 05:28 UTC, 20 minutes before this page

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This approach could signal a shift towards more proactive fiscal policy, potentially impacting investor sentiment and market stability as it suggests a commitment to long-term economic strategies in response to current challenges.

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