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    Author: Tobias S. Harris

    Tobias Harris is Japan analyst at Teneo Intelligence. He is the author of a forthcoming biography of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

    LDP signs off on tax cut, but broader fight is just beginning

    August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, LDP, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on LDP signs off on tax cut, but broader fight is just beginning

    Takaichi buys time with joint intervention but tough decisions still await

    August 3, 2026August 3, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Bank of Japan, fiscal policy, Monetary policy, Takaichi Sanae, Ueda Kazuo, US-Japan relationsLeave a Comment on Takaichi buys time with joint intervention but tough decisions still await

    BOJ holds but anticipates higher inflation from multiple sources

    July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Bank of Japan, Monetary policy, Takaichi Sanae, Ueda KazuoLeave a Comment on BOJ holds but anticipates higher inflation from multiple sources

    Consumption tax decision sets stage for fall fireworks

    July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged consumption tax cut, fiscal policy, LDP, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Consumption tax decision sets stage for fall fireworks

    Diet session ends with Takaichi on defensive

    July 24, 2026July 24, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Ishin no Kai, LDP, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Diet session ends with Takaichi on defensive

    Economic strategy commits Japan to risky course of action

    July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged Bank of Japan, fiscal policy, Monetary policy, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Economic strategy commits Japan to risky course of action

    Legislative wins masks bigger challenges for Takaichi

    July 17, 2026July 17, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris
    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, Ishin no Kai, LDP, Takaichi SanaeLeave a Comment on Legislative wins masks bigger challenges for Takaichi

    Changing the GPIF will be easier said than done

    July 13, 2026July 13, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, GPIF, Takaichi governmentLeave a Comment on Changing the GPIF will be easier said than done

    Takaichi’s opponents force her to back down again

    July 8, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged CDP, CRA, Ishin no Kai, LDP, Takaichi Sanae

    The limits of power

    June 30, 2026July 9, 2026 by Tobias S. Harris

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    Posted in ResearchTagged fiscal policy, Japanese politics, Kishida Fumio, Monetary policy, Takaichi Sanae

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