Japan – errant fiscal rule is sure to backfire
The Prime Minister’s Office of Japan has now released the transcript of the – Policy Speech by Prime Minister TAKAICHI Sanae to the 219th Session of the Diet (October 24, 2025). This was here first major speech after taking on the office of Prime Minister and allows us to see some detail beyond the rather general statements she had made previously about being supportive of fiscal expansion. The detail does not build much confidence.