Koizumi seen buoying yen, while Takaichi would provide potential tailwind for stocks
Opposition parties must also contribute to shaping national policies
Election of LDP leader likely to become PM, with coalition expansion in mind
Reformist LDP minister and former leader's son could be youngest postwar PM
Gov. Ueda says tariff impacts need monitoring; selling off ETFs over course of 100-plus years
LDP leadership contender is a fiscal dove who was close to late PM Shinzo Abe
Bond yields rise as tax-cut talk coincides with higher spending demands
Politician seen as a vocal proponent of government stimulus, monetary easing
Shinjiro Koizumi taps conservative finance minister Kato as campaign manager
New prime minister must confront long-term domestic, diplomatic challenges
Chief cabinet secretary expected to win support from former Kishida faction members
Embattled leader looks to ensure continuation of good relations
Akito Tanaka shares his weekly reflections and recommendations
A victory for former prime minister's son would likely make him nation's next leader
President says ties needed for 'stability of northeast Asia' as he marks 100 days
Market factors in earnings recovery, building on rally since Ishiba's resignation
Political dynamics shift from past rally-inducing LDP presidential elections
Nikkei index closes down despite US rate cut expectations and Japan fiscal expansion hopes
Country at tipping point as concern mounts over return to revolving-door prime ministers
Bond market jittery over government spending, limiting room for stimulus
The country's democracy stands at a critical juncture
Speculation grows over potential fiscal expansion and BOJ rate hike path
Work to combat inflation and tariffs likely on hold until new government forms
Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi made strong showings in last LDP race
LDP to begin preparing for leadership election but faces tough road ahead