Why Japan has fallen for its new prime minister
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Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is relying on her personal popularity to boost the ailing ruling party's chances in an expected snap election. Her leadership aims to capitalize on her popularity, but the outcome remains uncertain. The election's impact on the Japanese economy and markets is yet to be seen.
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Sanae Takaichi hopes to convert personal popularity into solid electoral gains for ailing ruling party in expected snap vote
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Original article published by Financial Times on January 14, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.