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West Texas Intermediate & Sanae Takaichi

11 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 05, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate: Rose 3.28% to $87.11, tracking Brent's surge on supply disruption fears.
Sanae Takaichi: As PM, her administration's perceived pressure on BOJ to delay hikes contributed to yen weakness.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude also fell, contributing to lower inflation expectations and a weaker dollar.
Sanae Takaichi: Takaichi's expansionary fiscal policies have contributed to yen weakness. The intervention may pressure her to adjust policies, but her approval ratings are affected by inflation.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude prices have risen, mirroring the global trend in oil prices due to the Iran war.
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.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate>>> crude prices have spiked due to the conflict and the effective shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz>>>, reflecting the market's reaction to supply concerns.
Sanae Takaichi: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is working on an extra budget for Japan to mitigate the economic effects of the Middle East war.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude prices have risen significantly due to the disruption of oil shipments caused by the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Sanae Takaichi: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is working on an extra budget for Japan to mitigate the economic effects of the Middle East war.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell, which could offer some relief to Japan's import costs, but the overall impact on the Japan — Japanese yen's weakness is limited.
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.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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Feb 09, 2026 · 6 articles
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