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Takaichi’s choices

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Competitiveness pressures are reshaping nuclear restart decisions
Electoral reform bill poses major test for Takaichi

Takaichi risks undermining a critical pillar of her government’s support
FOMC Preview | UST & Stocks

Global bond yields creeping higher
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Budget report and other intelligence leaks
Takaichi defies gravity

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