Event Brief
Takaichi’s BOJ Picks May Signal Rate Direction
Filed: Feb 18, 2026 at 9:07 PM ET
Summary: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to influence BOJ with reflationist board members after her election win.
WHO: Sanae Takaichi
WHAT: Selecting BOJ board members
WHEN: Feb 18, 2026 at 8:44 PM ET
WHERE: Tokyo
WHY: To stack the board with reflationists
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