Japan politics – chief cabinet secretary Suga to declare candidacy for PM position

Japanese Prime Minister Abe is resigning due to health issues.

Suga is reportedly set to announce his candidacy for the top job on Wednesday.

I said yesterday that of the candidates Suga is likely the ‘steady-hand’ candidate for markets. his role as chief cabinet secretary has had him addressing media (and therefore markets) throughout Abe’s prime ministership.

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