# Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest rates

- Source: CNBC
- Published: 2026-10-19T05:29:51+00:00
- Category: Markets
- Original: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/10/19/takaichi-weak-yen-jgb-yields.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/japanese-prime-minister-takaichi-rejects-criticism-around-weak-yen-and-3ea658/

The prime minister denied that her policies were responsible for the yen’s weakness or rising JGB yields.

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