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Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge - Reuters

Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge - Reuters

Japan's Takaichi ditches austerity, reassures markets with fiscal pledge Reuters

February 20, 2026 at 05:13 AM Original source
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Notable Quotes

"I will not pursue reckless fiscal policies that jeopardize market confidence."

— Sanae Takaichi , Politician

"We are not going to pursue a reckless fiscal policy that would undermine the market's confidence."

— Sanae Takaichi , Politician

"I will keep hitting that growth switch — again and again and again."

— Sanae Takaichi , Politician

"My administration will break with the longstanding trend of excessive fiscal austerity and chronic underinvestment for the future."

— Sanae Takaichi , Politician

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Reutersvia ai

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to break with 'excessive fiscal austerity' and boost long-term investment through a multi-year budget framework, aiming to revitalize the economy while addressing market concerns over Japan's fiscal health.

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The Japan Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a policy speech emphasizing a 'responsible and proactive' fiscal policy, aiming to balance capital investment with fiscal restraint to reassure markets concerned about Japan's financial stability.

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Hurriyet Daily Newsvia ai 2 quotes 1 person

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi assured that her fiscal policies would not be 'reckless,' addressing investor concerns that her efforts to boost growth and assist consumers with inflation could increase the country's debts.

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The Straits Timesvia ai 1 quote 1 person

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to break with 'excessive fiscal austerity' and boost long-term investment through a multi-year budget framework, underlining her administration's commitment to revitalizing the economy.

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Investing.comvia ai

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged to break with 'excessive fiscal austerity' and boost long-term investment through a multi-year budget framework, underlining her administration’s commitment to revitalizing the economy.

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