On February 1st, the Finance Minister will unveil the national Budget detailing finance strategies. This year, anticipated personal income tax reforms could alleviate tax burdens and encourage compliance. Additionally, significant divestments in public sector enterprises might counterbalance revenue shortfalls and stimulate market optimism.
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued
In response to last week’s notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are conducting rate checks, hinting
September 21, 2026