Sanae TakaichiAug 12, 2026, 04:29 AMJapan News

Takaichi prefers monetary easing to defend the yen, contrasting with calls for Bank of Japan rate hikes.

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Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi states her preference for monetary easing as a strategy to defend the yen. This position highlights a policy split regarding the Bank of Japan's actions.

US-Japan Yen Defense Exposes Policy Split as Bessent Backs BOJ Hikes, Takaichi Prefers Easing - bloomingbit. US-Japan Yen Defense Exposes Policy Split as Bessent Backs BOJ Hikes, Takaichi Prefers Easing    bloomingbit

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