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日本政坛走向将会怎样影响经济?
2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-10-10 22:45

Group 1 - The Japanese stock market has surged following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the president of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), with the Nikkei average breaking 48,000 yen, reaching a historical high, while the yen depreciated from 147 to around 151 yen against the dollar, indicating market optimism about a potential revival of Abenomics [1] - Japan's current economic situation is significantly different from 2013, as it faces inflation and a depreciating yen, with national debt exceeding twice the GDP, limiting the scope for bold fiscal and monetary policies [1] - The rise in stock prices does not necessarily reflect a positive economic outlook, as further yen depreciation could lead to increased living costs for citizens, complicating Takaichi's potential tax reduction policies [1] Group 2 - Takaichi's political foundation within the LDP is weak, requiring support from influential party figures like Taro Aso, who favors strict fiscal discipline, creating uncertainty about Takaichi's ability to maintain her original policy stance [2] - The current political landscape in Japan is fragmented, with no single party holding a majority, making it challenging for Takaichi to secure the prime minister position without forming coalitions, which will influence future policy decisions [2] - The Komeito party, a long-time coalition partner of the LDP, has expressed concerns about Takaichi's political direction, leading to their decision to withdraw from the coalition, adding uncertainty to the prime ministerial election [3] Group 3 - The Bank of Japan, under Governor Kazuo Ueda, has begun to move away from government interference, planning to end negative interest rates and start raising rates by 2024, which could be hindered if Takaichi intervenes in monetary policy [4] - Takaichi's previous support for Abenomics and criticism of the Bank's rate hikes have shifted, suggesting that her policies may become more moderate if she assumes office, with expectations of a gentle growth-oriented approach rather than aggressive fiscal expansion [4] - There is a possibility of opposition parties uniting to win power, which could lead to the LDP losing its position, further complicating Takaichi's ability to implement impactful policies [5][6]