Published: 2025-09-23T04:00:15.000Z
USD/JPY flows: LDP Leadership Contenders Began Their Show
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Japanese PM contender Koizumi says must be mindful of need for fiscal discipline
As the LDP leadership election coming in less than two weeks, the contenders are beginning their show. Most contenders are tilted towards more easing with top contender Takaichi said extra tax revenues should be used to ease the rising cost of living and that bond issuance may be needed if necessary while Koizumi arguing that new spending should be funded by higher revenues and cuts to wasteful outlays.
USD/JPY is trading 0.03% higher at 147.75.