Japan’s ‘Takaichi-Cost’ Gamble Sparks Economic Uncertainty in 2026
Japan’s ‘Takaichi-cost’ policies face mounting challenges in 2026 as inflation, tax instability, and monetary constraints threaten economic stability. Analysis for global readers.
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