Takaichi vows to support yen through growth

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said boosting economic competitiveness will ensure market confidence in the yen. Her administration aims to manage bond issuances and lower the debt-to-GDP ratio.

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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds a press conference after a cabinet reshuffle at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Japan, September 17, 2026. RIE KIKUCHI/Pool via REUTERS

Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to defend the yen through economic competitiveness, addressing pressure on USD/JPY during an interview aired Thursday afternoon. Takaichi defended her spending plans against market concerns over debt. The currency's slide continues to inflate import costs for the country.

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