
Politics Takes the Helm: Takaichi's Ascendency and Market Ripple Effects
Published on: Oct. 6, 2025, 10 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A surprise political turn in Japan elevates Sanae Takaichi towards becoming the nation's first female prime minister, shaking global markets. Amidst soaring Japanese stocks and a U.S. government shutdown, investors are eyeing currency devaluation concerns while alternative assets like gold and bitcoin hit new highs.