PM Takaichi Poised for Landslide Victory
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is projected to secure a landslide victory in the February 8, 2026 election, a win expected to significantly bolster her mandate for aggressive fiscal policies including increased spending and tax cuts. This anticipated triumph, however, sparks concerns among economists regarding national debt and inflation, while potentially emboldening the conservative "China hawk" leader to adopt an even firmer stance against Beijing.