Diet session ends with Takaichi on defensive

Recess or Reset? Takaichi’s Uphill Battle for Public Support and Policy Control
US Econ | FOMC | GS Mericle Hack

David Mericle outlines Goldman Sachs’ baseline macro outlook under newly appointed Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh
Economic strategy commits Japan to risky course of action

State-Led Growth and Security Spending Takes Center Stage
The Long Climb in JGB Yields Is Nearly Over

JGB yields saw a historic rise between 2022-2026. Most of the rise came from higher inflation expectations and a normalization of term premia. Our analysis shows the Long Climb is likely nearly over.
Yankistan/Eye-Ran/Houthis | Update – July 17, 2026

Who has better intelligence? Brief take on US-Iran escalation
Legislative wins masks bigger challenges for Takaichi

Takaichi’s uncompromising style: victories at a rising political cost
Japan’s Fiscal Vigilantes Are Misreading the Curve

The JGB curve’s shape shows fiscal fear is not the primary driver for the rise in long term bond yields
Changing the GPIF will be easier said than done

Japan’s Pension Puzzle: Policy Talk vs. Reform Reality
Takaichi’s opponents force her to back down again

Concessions Reveal Cracks in Takaichi’s Leadership
Mercy for a Central Bank in a Vice

The vice that held the Bank of Japan for four months loosened this morning.