Yahoo! Japan
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Japanese media began the day reporting an improved business mood among large manufacturers, marking a second consecutive quarter of gains. By early morning, a significant editorial focus shifted to the partial shutdown of the US government due to budget disputes, the first since 2019, with headlines noting the impact on 750,000 workers. Concurrently, domestic attention remained on the ongoing LDP presidential race, with Koizumi and Takaichi consistently leading in polls, and discussions around the selection of a new prime minister. The return of Money Market Funds in Japan after a nine-year absence, driven by rising interest rates, also emerged as a new financial story.