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  Tokyo Tower glows over a city in flux as Japan’s stock market surges and political leadership shifts(Representing AI image) Japan’s Bullish Surprise: Why the Nikkei 225 Is Soaring as Sanae Takaichi Poised to Lead - Dr.Sanjaykumar pawar Table of Contents Introduction What Is the Nikkei 225? A Primer The Recent Rally: Record Highs and What’s Fueling It How Takaichi’s Rise to Power Is Influencing Markets The Nuts and Bolts: Data, Drivers & Constraints What This Means for Japan’s Economy — and Global Investors Risks, Overshoots, and What Could Go Wrong Conclusion FAQs Sources 1. Introduction Japan is back in the global spotlight — and not just for cherry blossoms or cutting-edge tech. In recent weeks, the Nikkei 225 , Japan’s benchmark stock index, has soared to record highs, gaining over 1% in a single trading session and consistently pushing past long-standing barriers. For a market that had struggled to reclaim its 1989 peak for decades, this breakout is a big...

Passing the Baton: A Deep Dive into Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba’s Resignation, Political Fallout, and Future Implications - Dr.Sanjaykumar Pawar  Table of Contents Introduction Context and Political Backdrop Political Landscape Leading to Ishiba’s Rise Campaign Promise: “Make Japan Smile Again” Crisis Unfolds: Election Losses & Economic Pressures July Upper House and Lower House Setbacks Public Anger Over Rising Living Costs Trade Deal Finalization & Timing of Resignation Political and Market Reactions Internal Party Dynamics Market Volatility: Yen and Bond Yields Potential Successors & Policy Outlook Sanae Takaichi, Shinjiro Koizumi, Yoshimasa Hayashi Policy Shifts: Fiscal Easing vs. Stability Broader Implications for Japan’s Democracy and Governance Conclusion FAQ 1. Introduction Japan’s political landscape was shaken on September 7, 2025, when Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unexpectedly announced his resignation. After less than a year...

  BOJ on Standby Amid Persistent Trade Risks: How U.S. Tariffs, the Tankan, and Inflation Dynamics Shape Japan’s Next Move  - Dr. SanjayKumar Pawar  Table of contents Executive summary What Nakagawa actually said—and why it matters The policy setup: Where BOJ stands today The Tankan on Oct 1: What to watch in the survey U.S. tariffs and Japan’s outlook: Transmission channels Scenarios for Q4 2025: Hike, hold, or pivot? Risks, wild cards, and market implications Visuals to clarify (quick-build ideas) Bottom line FAQs Social copy & creative prompt 1) Executive summary Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Junko Nakagawa has raised concerns about the impact of uncertainty surrounding U.S. tariff policy on Japan’s economic outlook. She emphasized that both business and consumer sentiment remain vulnerable to global trade tensions. The upcoming October 1 Tankan survey will be a critical data point, influencing BOJ’s next policy steps. Markets are increasing...