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Muted market reaction to Japan election

After the ruling LDP coalition suffered a defeat in Sunday鈥檚 election, we examine the market reaction and what鈥檚 next in Japanese politics.

Japan鈥檚 Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has said he will not step down despite failing to win a majority in Sunday's elections. We examine the market鈥檚 reaction to the loss and look ahead to whether the opposition parties could form a ruling coalition.

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Rahul is joined by Stephen Nagy, Senior Associate Professor at the Department of Politics and International Studies, International Christian University, Tokyo and Anneke Green - Republican Political Strategist at Reach Global Strategies and former political speech writer.

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