The surge in Japanese stocks, triggered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s snap election plans, may fade if she gets what she wants, as overspending drives up inflation and government borrowing costs. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/17/markets/takaichi-trade-risks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #markets #ldp #sanaetakaichi #inflation #yen #stocks