{
  "id": 7718460,
  "title": "Japan PM to retain Kiuchi as economy minister in cabinet reshuffle, Yomiuri reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/japan-pm-to-retain-kiuchi-as-economy-minister-in-cabinet-reshuffle",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-16T05:44:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
    "slug": "business-recorder",
    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439741/japan-pm-to-retain-kiuchi-as-economy-minister-in-cabinet-reshuffle-yomiuri-reports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly set to retain Minoru Kiuchi as the minister in charge of economic revitalisation in a cabinet reshuffle, according to the Yomiuri newspaper. Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is also expected to maintain her position, the paper noted without providing sources. The prime minister's office has not yet commented on the matter.\n\nMarkets have been closely monitoring the potential reshuffle, with particular interest in whether Kiuchi will keep his post. Known for his support of expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, many are watching to see if this decision could signal a shift in Takaichi's plans for increased government spending. This has caused bond yields to reach a three-decade high of 3.025% on Tuesday due to concerns about potential debt issuance to support these fiscal initiatives.\n\nKeisuke Tsuruta, a senior bond strategist at Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities, explained that there had been speculation in the bond market that a change in Kiuchi's position could lead to an increase in government bond buying. However, if he remains in his role, this speculation may dissipate, according to Tsuruta. As the Cabinet Office minister, Kiuchi has the privilege to attend the Bank of Japan's policy meetings alongside the finance ministry, which sends its own representative.",
  "summary": "TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to keep Minoru Kiuchi as minister in charge of economic revitalisation in a cabinet reshuffle scheduled on Thursday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Wednesday. Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa is also likely to be re-appointed, the paper said without citing sources. The prime minister’s office was not immediately available to comment. Markets…",
  "key_points": [
    "Minoru Kiuchi to retain economy minister post",
    "Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa expected to stay",
    "Bond yields hit 3.025% amid reshuffle speculation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Retaining Minoru Kiuchi as economy minister suggests Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may stick with her current economic plans, potentially easing market concerns about increased government spending and debt issuance.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}