The three stories that will shape Japan in 2025

key takeaways
  • Three major stories will influence Japan’s economy and markets in 2025: the ongoing uncertainty in Japan’s political system, the challenges of the second Trump administration, and the difficulties facing monetary policy normalization.
  • Amidst uncertainty, the Japanese government’s policymaking will be predominantly reactive as a fragile Ishiba government seeks to navigate this environment.  

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