Japan's cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi's fiscal policy

The Hindu
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Japan's cabinet has approved a ¥21.3 trillion economic stimulus package to boost the economy, raising concerns over fiscal sustainability.
Japan's cabinet approves lavish stimulus as markets fret over Takaichi's fiscal policy
Why it matters
Japan's cabinet approved a significant ¥21.3 trillion ($135.40 billion) economic stimulus package on November 21, 2025. This marks the first major policy initiative under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who aims to implement expansionary fiscal measures. The package includes ¥17.7 trillion in general account outlays and ¥2.7 trillion in tax cuts, surpassing last year's ¥13.9 trillion. However, concerns about Japan's worsening fiscal position have led to a decline in the yen and record-high government bond yields. Takaichi stated that funding will come from higher-than-expected tax revenues and non-tax income, with any shortfall covered by issuing additional government bonds. The final amount of bond issuance is still being determined but is expected to exceed last year's ¥6.69 trillion. A supplementary budget to fund the package is anticipated to be approved by November 28, with parliamentary approval sought by year-end.
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