Episode 66: Japan General Election and Macro Implications

Erica Poon Werkun, Head of Research for JANA and Asia South at Citi, discusses Prime Minister Takaichi's "Sanaenomics" agenda and its macro implications with Ryota Sakagami, Japan Equity Strategist, and Tomohisa Fujiki, Japan G10 Rate Strategist. Topics covered include the outlook for Japanese equities, growth strategies and fiscal risks, and the monetary-policy path.

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