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Takaichi’s Victory

Dan Williams 19th February 2026
Further reading

Japan’s Bond Market Psychodrama

(Feb 26) Peter considers the January 20th “crash” in Japanese government bonds.

Five Fitting Scenarios for the Year of the (Fire) Horse

(Jan 26) Peter’s five key predictions for Japan in 2026, the year of the Fire Horse.

Japan’s First Female Prime Minister: Neither Liz Truss nor Margaret Thatcher

(Oct 25) Peter explains why comparing new Prime Minister Takaichi with former British PMs Thatcher and Truss is ill advised.