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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi pledges two-year food tax suspension after landslide election win, sparking market volatility.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, following a decisive election victory, pledged to suspend the 8% food sales tax for two years, a key campaign promise aimed at easing household costs.
Her Liberal Democratic Party secured a historic two-thirds majority in the lower house, giving her strong legislative leverage.
While the move boosted stock markets, uncertainty over funding—without new debt issuance—sparked a bond sell-off and yen decline.
Takaichi has ruled out deficit financing and hinted at alternative sources, including foreign exchange reserves, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and market stability.
El primer ministro japonés, Sanae Takaichi, promete una suspensión de dos años del impuesto a los alimentos después de una victoria electoral aplastante, lo que provocó volatilidad en el mercado.