The LDP's Landslide Victory In Japan Is Positive For Risk Assets
Source: SeekingAlpha
2026-02-09 02:46:00 ET
By Min Joo Kang, Senior Economist, South Korea and Japan
The LDP coalition is expected to win a super majority in the Lower House
According to NHK reports, the Liberal Democratic Party ((LDP)) is predicted to take 273 seats and the LDP’s partner, Ishin, to take 24 seats in the Lower House, as of 23:30 pm local time. The exit polls suggested that the LDP is highly likely to obtain a majority on its own, and together with its coalition, it is likely to secure a two-thirds majority – enough to override Upper House vetoes. The coalition's win will give Takaichi more freedom in policy decisions and strengthen her ability to pursue economic and foreign policy goals....
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