Japan — Bank of Japan & Sanae Takaichi

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan's gradual pace of interest rate increases, despite a recent hike, is seen as insufficient to stem the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation, and there are concerns about government pressure to limit further rate hikes.

Sanae Takaichi: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces potential undermining of popularity due to rising import costs and inflation caused by the weak Japan — Japanese yen. She also unveiled a large investment plan with unclear funding sources.

Japan — Bank of Japan: The Japan — Bank of Japan is scheduled to have a rate-setting meeting next week, following the ECB's rate hike in response to inflation.

Sanae Takaichi: Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Prime Minister, engaged in discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to facilitate oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan — Bank of Japan: Sanae Takaichi has previously criticized the Japan — Bank of Japan's interest rate increases, and her expansionary fiscal agenda could influence its monetary policy decisions.