Global Markets Rise as Japan's Ruling Party Loses Majority, Yen Dips
Global shares rise, buoyed by a weakened yen and Japan's recent parliamentary elections, when the ruling party lost its majority.
Japan’s Long-Governing Party Loses Its Majority
The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power.
What Comes Next for Japan’s Ruling Party After Its Election Setback
Japan is entering a period of political uncertainty following an Oct. 27 election where the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior partner lost their majority in parliament for the first time since a vote in 2009.
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
The uncertainty sent the yen currency to a three-month low as analysts prepared for days, or possibly weeks, of political wrangling to form a government and potentially a change of leader.
Japan’s Ruling Party Is Reeling, After Losing Its Majority in the Diet
Political crisis could hardly have occurred at a worse time as government’s decision to call elections backfires.
Japan’s ruling party poised to lose power over scandals and soaring inflation
Japan’s scandal-ridden ruling party looks certain to lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 15 years.
Japan’s long-ruling party loses its majority
The Liberal Democratic Party, which has been in power almost continuously since 1955, lost its majority in parliamentary elections Oct. 27.
Japan's Ruling Coalition Loses Majority, Election Outcome in Balance
Japan's ruling coalition lost its parliamentary majority in a drubbing at Sunday's national election, raising uncertainty over the make-up of the next government and the outlook for the world's fourth-largest economy.
AP Explains: What does a shocking parliamentary loss for Japan’s long-ruling party mean?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s long-reigning coalition lost a majority in the parliamentary election, underscoring voters’ outrage over the party’s extensive financial scandals.
Japan's ruling coalition loses a majority in the lower house, creating political uncertainty
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s ruling coalition has lost a majority in the 465-seat lower house in a key parliamentary election Sunday
Japan's LDP will try to stay in power despite election losses
Japan's Liberal Democratic Party is looking to make policy deals short of expanding its ruling coalition after the ruling party was crushed in weekend elections where they lost their majority.
Japan’s Indispensable Political Party Is Faltering
The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.
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Japan’s long-ruling party loses majority in stunning election defeat
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Japan plunged into political uncertainty after voters deliver dramatic defeat to longtime ruling party
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How did Japan’s popular Liberal Democratic Party crash out in Sunday’s election? A look back at its successes and scandals
Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is one of the democratic world’s most successful parties, a one-size-fits-all ...
Japan PM vows to continue ruling despite bruising loss
Japan's prime minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to continue ruling the country despite a bruising loss suffered by his party ...
Election throws Japan into turbulent waters
An election meant to deliver greater certainty has yielded anything but. The Liberal Democratic Party lost its parliamentary ...
Japan’s Voters Punish Leadership of U.S. Security Ally
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba now faces a political battle to keep his job and continue on the path set by his predecessor.