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Japan PM to retain Kiuchi as economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, Yomiuri reports

Global Published 16 September 2026, 10:44 · archived 16 Sep 2026

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to keep Minoru Kiuchi as minister in charge of economic revitalisation in a cabinet reshuffle scheduled on Thursday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Wednesday. Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is also likely to be re-appointed, the paper said without citing sources. The prime minister’s office was not immediately available to comment. Markets have been focusing on whether Kiuchi, known as an advocate of expansionary fiscal and monetary policy, will retain his post for clues on whether the recent bond selloff could prod Takaichi to water do...

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