Asia’s Market Surge Masks Growing Risks as Global Policies Veer Off America First Interests

Asian stock indices showed notable gains Tuesday, led by Japan’s Nikkei 225 inching toward the psychologically charged 50,000 mark. This surge coincides with the imminent election of conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s first female prime minister, promising market-friendly policies like sustained low interest rates and increased government spending. Yet, while this optimism fuels asset rallies abroad, the broader implications for America’s economic sovereignty and security merit a more cautious view. Is Japan’s Market Rally a Mirage Amid Global Monetary Risks? The Nikkei’s ascent reflects Takaichi’s commitment to maintaining accommodative monetary policy through the Bank of Japan. However, this stance...