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Japan's Ishiba criticized over gifts to lawmakers months after a scandal-fueled election loss

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is being criticized for distributing gift certificates to 15 first-year lawmakers in his party in a scandal shaking his already weak grip on power

The Independent UK

Japanese Prime Minister Meets With US President At White House

Japanese PM Ishiba meets with President Trump at the White House to discuss investments and security alliance amidst US tensions with allies.

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Japan’s PM heads to Washington hoping he can recreate rapport of Trump-Abe era

Shigeru Ishiba will seek familiar guarantees: that the US will continue to stand on Japan’s side against China and North Korea

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Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here's what to know

A Japanese high court has ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest victory for the LGBGQ+ community that adds pressure on the reluctant government

The Independent UK

Japan Government Approves $92 Bn Extra Budget

International Business Times

Japan official clarifies why prime minister Ishiba was spotted ‘sleeping’ in parliament

Video showing Shigeru Ishiba dozing off in parliament went viral on social media on Monday

The Independent UK

Japan’s Ishiba survives parliament vote as prime minister despite terrible election result

Ruling coalition keeps power despite losing majority in last month’s election

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Japan PM Set To Form Minority Government

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a parliament vote on Monday that is expected to keep him in the job, but with a fragile grip on power after a disastrous general election.

International Business Times

Dollar Recovers Early Losses as US Economic Reports Impacted by Storms and Strikes

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today recovered from a 1-1/2 week low and is up by +0.08%. The dollar today initially retreated on the weaker-than-expected US Oct payroll report, a dovish factor for Fed policy. Today’s rally in stocks has also reduced liquidity demand for the dollar. However, the dollar...

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Dollar Finishes Little Changed on Euro Strength

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Thursday finished little changed. The dollar Thursday recovered from a 1-week low and was little changed on better-than-expected US economic news that was hawkish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 5-month low, and Sep personal spending rose more than expected....

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Japan election: voters took aim at an untrustworthy government beset by scandal

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic party (LDP) suffered a severe blow on October 27 when, alongside its smaller coalition partner, Komeito, it lost its majority in a snap general election. The ruling coalition took 215 seats, fewer than the 233 required, with the centre-left opposition Constitutional Democratic party making big gains.

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Dollar Recovers on Strong US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.13%. The dollar today recovered from a 1-week low and is mildly higher. The dollar was boosted by better-than-expected US economic news that was hawkish for Fed policy. Weekly jobless claims unexpectedly fell to a 5-month low, and Sep personal spending...

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Bank Of Japan Warns Of 'High Uncertainties' After Election

The Bank of Japan warned Thursday of "high uncertainties" following the ruling party's worst election result in 15 years, as it kept interest rates unchanged.

International Business Times

Dollar Slips on Euro Strength and Mixed US Economic News

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday fell by -0.24%. Strength in the euro weighed on the dollar as the Eurozone Q3 GDP report was stronger than expected. The dollar added to its losses after Wednesday’s economic news showed US Q3 GDP grew less than expected. Losses in the dollar...

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Dollar Weakens on Euro Strength and Lower T-Note Yields

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down -0.27%. Strength in the euro is weighing on the dollar on today’s news that Eurozone Q3 GDP grew more than expected. The dollar added to its losses after T-note yields fell when US Q3 GDP grew less than expected. Losses in the...

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Worries For Japan Economy After Election Shock

Political uncertainty after Japan's election shock risks slowing economic reforms, pushing up government spending and even holding up the Bank of Japan's exit from its outlier monetary policy, economists said.

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Dollar Little Changed After Mixed US Economic Reports

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday ended the day little changed. The dollar saw support from Tuesday's positive US consumer confidence report but was undercut by the weaker-than-expected US JOLTS job openings report. The dollar was boosted early in the session by a new 3-3/4 month high in the...

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Bruised Japan PM Scrambles For Support

Japan's bruised Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is exploring potential collaboration with other parties after losing his majority in elections, local media reported Tuesday.

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Japanese Voters Deliver Stinging Rebuke To Longtime Ruling Party

Japanese voters deal a blow to ruling party in recent elections, leading to political uncertainty and challenges for PM Ishiba.

International Business Times

After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New PM?

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.

The Guardian - AU

Japan election: voters have issued ‘severe judgment’, PM says after ruling coalition loses majority

Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic party must try to find a third coalition partner after bruising election result creates political turmoil

The Independent UK

Japan election results plunge country into political crisis as ruling coalition loses majority

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba called the snap election to try and secure a strong mandate from the public after a damaging corruption scandal – but Monday morning’s results have done the opposite

International Business Times

Japan PM Under Pressure After Debacle Election

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was on thin ice on Monday after his ruling coalition was projected to have lost its parliamentary majority in disastrous snap elections.

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Japan's Ruling Party Faces Major Setback In General Election

Japan's ruling LDP faces potential loss of majority in lower house, impacting PM Ishiba's leadership amidst economic challenges and scandals.

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Japanese PM Ishiba Faces Election Setback Amid Scandals

Japanese PM Ishiba's LDP faces challenges in lower house elections amid public discontent and opposition gains.

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