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LDP election defeat points to looser fiscal policy in Japan

With Japan’s ruling coalition losing its majority in the Upper House, fiscal policy may be loosened over the coming months. However, we think that the outlook for monetary policy will be a more important driver of long-term bond yields than perceived fiscal risks.

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