Japan's PM Takaichi says that she has received strong mandate for her policies, following the election

Japan's PM Takaichi's strong mandate signals potential continuity in policy, especially regarding tax and foreign investment.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Feb 2026, 09:24 UTCOn the live feed at 09:04 UTC — 1 more headline followed before this page went public

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Japan's PM Takaichi says that she has received strong mandate for her policies, following the election

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Confirms a swift restart of of parliamentary session.
Discussions on refundable tax credit will commence.
Will not resort to debt to fund the suspension of food sales tax.
Will summit bill to establish national information and committee on foreign investment in the next parliament.
Want to pursue a coalition expansion with the DPP if they are keen to do so.
Want to lay out interim finding at cross-party meeting on food sales tax suspension by around summer this year.
Closely watching market moves, including FX.

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Her commitment to not using debt to suspend the food sales tax might instill confidence in fiscal responsibility, yet her focus on market dynamics, including FX, suggests a vigilant approach to economic implications. This setup could influence Japanese asset sentiment and broader regional markets as coalition dynamics evolve.

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