Can Japan’s upper house election tip the scales for the Yen?

Can Japan’s upper house election tip the scales for the Yen?

Source: EODHD - https://www.investing.com/news/forex-news/can-japans-upper-house-election-tip-the-scales-for-the-yen-4130819
Published: Jul 13, 2025 6:00 AM

Investing.com -- Japan’s upper house election later this month could unsettle government bond and currency markets, particularly if Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition loses its majority. Investors are increasingly pricing in the risk of a looser fiscal stance under a weakened government, with long-dated Japanese government bonds already under pressure and the yen edging lower in recent weeks. Barclays analysts say further volatility could emerge if a defeat leads to larger government spending and higher bond issuance. The July 20 election will decide 125 of the 248 seats in the upper house. The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner, Komeito, currently...

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