A rally in the Japanese currency has stalled following remarks from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. He said the administration has a strong dollar policy, tamping down speculation of currency intervention.
A strong winter pressure pattern is expected to bring heavy snow to wide areas along the Sea of Japan coast through Friday. Snow may even accumulate in some flatlands on the Pacific side.
Early voting is now underway, one day after campaigning for Japan’s Lower House election began on Tuesday. In this election, there are only 16 days from dissolution to election day. As a result, distribution of admission tickets to polling stations will be delayed to next Monday or later.