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Japan elects its first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi

Ms Takaichi's untested alliance is still short of a majority in both houses of parliament

The Independent UK

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi elected as country’s first female prime minister

Takaichi replaces Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, ending a three-month political vacuum and wrangling since the Liberal Democratic Party’s disastrous election loss in July.

Euronews

Asian markets extend gains, Japan's Nikkei nears 50,000-level

Asian markets have advanced, with Japan's benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for the first time as conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi was poised to become the country's first female prime minister

The Independent UK

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Sanae Takaichi, Iron Lady 2.0 Poised To Be Japan PM

Sanae Takaichi, a staunch conservative who admires Margaret Thatcher, is expected to become Japan's first woman prime minister Tuesday, but analysts say her rise does not necessarily signal a feminist victory.

International Business Times

Equities Rally On China-US Hopes, New Japanese PM Lifts Tokyo

Stocks extended gains Tuesday on further signs that China-US trade tensions were easing, with Tokyo hitting another record as Japan prepares to swear in a new prime minister and bring an end to a period of political uncertainty.

International Business Times

China Hawk Takaichi Set To Be Japan's First Woman PM

Japan was set to get its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative, forged an 11th-hour deal to form a new coalition.

International Business Times

Dollar Edges Higher as US-China Trade Tensions Cool

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.15%. The dollar moved higher on Monday due to an easing of US-China trade tensions, which is positive for global growth prospects and the dollar after President Trump said on Sunday that, “I think we’re going to be fine with China.”...

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Dollar Supported by Easing US-China Trade Tensions

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.17%. The dollar is moving higher today due to an easing of US-China trade tensions, which is positive for global growth prospects and the dollar after President Trump said on Sunday that, “I think we’re going to be fine with China.”...

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Wall Street inches higher in premarket as worries over the U.S.-China trade war ease

Wall Street pointed toward gains before the open Monday, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China

The Independent UK

Stocks Set to Open Higher as U.S.-China Tensions Ease, Inflation Data and Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.29%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.41% this morning as signs of easing trade tensions between the U.S. and China helped boost risk appetite.

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Sanae Takaichi on course to become Japan’s first female PM after new coalition deal

Officials confirm reports that Takaichi’s Liberal Democratic party will join forces with rightwing Nippon Ishin

The Guardian - UK

Japan Set For New Coalition And First Woman PM

Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman premier and lifting the Nikkei to a new record.

International Business Times

Japan set for first woman prime minister after ruling party finds coalition partner

Sanae Takaichi of LDP and Hirofumi Yoshimura of Ishin set to sign agreement sealing alliance on Monday

The Independent UK

New Deal Puts Takaichi On Track To Be Japan's First Woman PM: Reports

Japan's ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman prime minister, media reports said.

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S&P Futures Trim Losses as Trump Eases Trade Concerns

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending down -0.02% this morning, paring earlier losses after U.S. President Donald Trump moved to ease concerns over a trade war with China.

The Independent UK

Asian shares retreat after worries over bank lending pull Wall St lower

Asian shares are lower following a retreat on Wall Street driven by concerns over banks' loan portfolios

International Business Times

Japan PM Hopeful Avoids War Shrine Visit Amid Political Wrangle

The new head of Japan's ruling party Sanae Takaichi avoided visiting a controversial Tokyo war shrine on Friday, as political wrangling intensifies over her bid to become prime minister.

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Stocks Climb Before the Open on AI Optimism, Earnings and Fed Speak in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are up +0.43%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are up +0.48% this morning as signs of continued strong demand for artificial intelligence helped shift investors’ attention from escalating U.S.-China trade tensions.

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Dollar Declines on Dovish Powell

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday fell by -0.24%. The dollar gave up its overnight advance and turned lower after ECB President Lagarde’s upbeat comments pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer the...

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Dollar Sips as Euro Recovers on Lagarde Comments

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.02%. The dollar gave up an overnight advance and turned lower after upbeat comments from ECB President Lagarde pushed the euro higher and weighed on the dollar. The ongoing shutdown of the US government is bearish for the dollar. The longer...

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Stock Index Futures Plunge as China Retaliates in U.S. Trade War, Powell’s Speech and Big Bank Earnings Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -1.18%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -1.65% this morning as sentiment weakened after China hit back at the U.S. on shipping.

International Business Times

Asian Stocks Pare Tariff-led Losses, Tokyo Hit By Political Turmoil

Most Asian stocks rose Tuesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street, after Donald Trump tempered his rhetoric against China, which he has threatened with 100 percent tariffs, while Tokyo struggled amid Japanese political turmoil.

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Dollar Gains as China Trade Tensions Ease

The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Monday after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. However, Monday's sharp rebound in stocks limited demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity. Also, dovish comments...

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Dollar Recovers and Precious Metals Soar

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.32%. The dollar is moving higher today after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. Today's sharp rebound in stocks is limiting demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity. The ongoing shutdown...

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Japan Main Opposition Eyes Unified PM Candidate To Block Takaichi

Japan's biggest opposition party will seek to support a unified candidate with other groups in a bid to block Sanae Takaichi's election as prime minister, media reported after the ruling coalition collapsed.

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