Intended to appease market sentiment? Mayor Takanase proclaims: Japan will achieve its first basic fiscal surplus in 28 years in the 2026 fiscal year.

According to the Smart Finance and Economics APP, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takashi stated on Friday that the country's basic fiscal balance is expected to achieve a surplus for the first time in 28 years. This statement clearly aims to alleviate concerns in the market about its stance on aggressive fiscal spending.