🇯🇵 Japan’s Market Jitters Ahead of LDP Vote — Big Moves in the Works

[theSignalyst]

Japan is bracing for volatility as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party prepares to elect its next leader this weekend. With frontrunners split between stimulus vs fiscal restraint, markets are reacting.

The Nikkei’s up, long bond yields are wobbling, and the yen is under pressure if a pro-spend candidate wins.

[Nahid10]

Japan on edge: LDP leadership vote this weekend could swing markets. Candidates are split — stimulus vs fiscal restraint — leaving traders bracing for sharp volatility in yen, equities, and bonds.

[kelson10]

Japan watch: The ruling LDP’s leadership election is set to shake markets. With frontrunners divided on spending vs austerity, investors expect turbulence across FX and equities.