Japan is entering a delicate phase as its monetary and fiscal policies move in sharply different directions, creating fresh uncertainty for markets and households already grappling with rising prices and weak growth. The growing gap between tighter financial conditions and expanding government spending
Japan’s new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, has introduced an ambitious fiscal agenda intended to revive economic momentum. However, instead of instilling confidence, the administration’s aggressive spending plans have triggered turmoil across Japanese financial markets. The so-called “Takaichi Fallout” now encapsulates the growing sense
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs has cautioned that Brazil’s long-term economic stability will depend heavily on the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline after the 2026 elections. The warning comes amid rising public spending, political uncertainty, and pressure to sustain growth in Latin America’s
China’s economy grew 4.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, slightly below market expectations, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The slowdown reflects persistent weakness in exports, subdued household consumption, and ongoing property-sector headwinds. Economists say
