Story perspectives

Japan's PM Dismisses 'Truss Moment' Amid $136B Stimulus

11/28/2025

38 4

Summary

Story summary

On November 26, 2025, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dismissed concerns about a 'Truss moment' and cited expansionary policy.
She said Japan's current account surplus protects it from confidence losses like the UK's 2022 crisis.
She added the government would monitor currency movements and take necessary actions.
The cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package ($136 billion) and plans to issue over 11 trillion yen in bonds this fiscal year.

1 of 1

Story summary

On November 26, 2025, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dismissed concerns about a 'Truss moment' and cited expansionary policy.
She said Japan's current account surplus protects it from confidence losses like the UK's 2022 crisis.
She added the government would monitor currency movements and take necessary actions.
The cabinet approved a 21.3 trillion yen stimulus package ($136 billion) and plans to issue over 11 trillion yen in bonds this fiscal year.