The markets are probably right to shrug off the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister, but the fragility of the government is a serious concern given the urgent need for a credible plan to tackle the huge public debt. The likely elevation of current Finance Minister Kan to the top job does not inspire confidence, and we believe both the yen and JGB prices have further to fall.
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