CoinVoice has learned that, according to Japan (Daily News), Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has indicated to those close to him that he will announce his intention to resign no later than August, based on the results of the House of Councillors election summarized by the Liberal Democratic Party in August. It is reported that Ishiba plans to hold talks on the same day with the party's chief advisor Taro Aso, Deputy Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to discuss his personal future.
Immediately after the disastrous defeat in the House of Councillors election, Ishiba expressed his intention to remain in office, but he is currently facing increasing demands for his resignation and criticism within the party, and the timing of his final decision may still change. In addition to local organizations demanding the Prime Minister's resignation and a reform of the party's internal structure, some core and younger members have called for the establishment of a decision-making body, the 'Joint Assembly of Members of Both Houses', second only to the party convention, to request an early election vote.
As a result, the Nikkei 225 index expanded its gains, surpassing 41,000 points, rising over 3% during the day. The USD/JPY exchange rate briefly rose by 60 points, reaching 147, and peaked at 147.14, up 0.26% during the day. [Original link]