The Smart Investors

It's a big moment in Japan as the LDP picked Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. If things fall into place, she’ll be the country’s first female prime minister.

She’s conservative, with expansion plans. I think the challenge there is ensuring balanced growth, fiscal discipline and good foreign policies.

Let’s see how she handles foreign issues and the economy if she eventually made it through. Especially with Japan in a tricky spot with neighbours and U.S.

Wow. Finally a woman in the top spot in Japan. She’s got big shoes to fill for sure