Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated he would resign immediately if the ruling party does not secure a majority in the upcoming House of Representatives election [3]. - On January 27, the announcement for the House of Representatives election will be made, with voting and counting scheduled for February 8, marking a 16-day interval, the shortest since World War II [4]. - Analysts believe that Kishida's decision to dissolve the House of Representatives at this time is aimed at consolidating power by leveraging the current high domestic approval ratings [4].

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Japanese Prime Minister Sanna Takashi has decided to dissolve the House of Representatives to consolidate her power amid high domestic support rates [1][3]. - Analysts suggest that the timing of the dissolution is strategic, as failing to hold new elections could lead to severe questioning of her cabinet regarding economic, diplomatic, and donation scandals, potentially resulting in a loss of support [3]. - The current term for the members of the House of Representatives was originally set to expire in October 2028, and the Japanese constitution mandates that a national assembly must be convened within 30 days after the election [3]. Group 2 - In the financial markets, U.S. tech stocks saw a rise, with Tesla increasing over 4%, while Intel experienced a nearly 10% drop in after-hours trading [3]. - Chinese concept stocks also saw a general increase, with Alibaba rising over 5% [3]. - Precious metals like gold and platinum reached historical highs, indicating a significant shift in market dynamics [3].