Japan denies plans for extra budget as yen, bond markets remain volatile
Politics
Talks underway behind the doors to help households amid Hormuz energy crisis
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government has so far publicly dismissed talk of a supplementary budget. © Kyodo
TOKYO — The turmoil in the Middle East is complicating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans to pursue “responsibly proactive” fiscal spending as higher oil prices keep the yen and interest rates volatile.
