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Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates

Japan’s leader pushes back on yen criticism while pledging tighter debt control and tax‑cut financing.

By · Published October 19, 2026  12:45 UTC · Updated October 19, 2026  15:24 UTC

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He noted that the currency’s recent slide and the rise in borrowing costs have drawn intense scrutiny from markets. In a series of statements, he pledged to keep debt issuance size under tighter control, while leaving the option of new bond sales open to finance a tax cut, according to TradingView and Nippon.com. Bloomberg.com and CNBC quoted his denial of responsibility for the currency slump, and The Japan Times noted an outreach effort in English aimed at easing foreign traders’ fiscal concerns.

The statements target domestic investors, overseas currency markets and businesses facing higher borrowing costs. Exporters watching the yen’s trajectory and banks managing loan portfolios are among those expecting clearer guidance. Analysts will watch for any scheduled Treasury announcements that could detail the scale of bond sales.

Future reports will track any bond issuance announcements, the scope of the English outreach, and whether monetary policy adjustments follow the pledged debt discipline.

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What was the Prime Minister’s response to criticism about the yen and interest rates?

He publicly rejected the criticism, stating the government is not responsible for the weak yen or high interest rates.

Which fiscal measures did the Prime Minister discuss?

He said the government will keep debt issuance size under tighter control, keep bond issuance open to fund a tax cut, and will provide English‑language outreach to ease foreign traders’ fiscal anxiety.

Which outlets reported his statements?

Bloomberg.com and CNBC reported his denial of responsibility for the currency slump; TradingView and Nippon.com covered his debt and bond plans; The Japan Times noted the English outreach.

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