Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japanese-prime-minister-takaichi-rejects-criticism-around-weak-yen-and-high-interest-ratesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Japan PM Takaichi rejects criticism on weak yen and high interest rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japanese-prime-minister-takaichi-rejects-criticism-around-weak-yen-and-high-interest-rateshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japanese-prime-minister-takaichi-rejects-criticism-around-weak-yen-and-high-interest-rates#u150564Sat, 24 Oct 2026 01:57:16 +0000Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi has rejected criticism around the weak yen and high interest rates. She stated that Japan plans to maintain the issuance of Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) at an appropriate level. Takaichi also reaffirmed that there will be no deficit bonds to fund a food sales tax cut. The government is considering average yearly payments of ¥30,000 for 20 million workers.Why it mattersThe weak yen and high interest rates have raised concerns among world traders, prompting Japan to address fiscal anxiety through outreach in English. The country's economic policies have