Japan's New PM: Career Dissenter Sparks Yen Volatility

Japan's shock choice for prime minister represents a remarkable change in the country's political landscape. The new prime minister, described by @GearoidReidy as a career dissenter, raises questions about whether he can govern effectively. Experts doubt his ability to maintain his dissenting stance while in office. The initial optimism surrounding his appointment led to a brief strengthening of the yen, which has since evaporated. Any sanity he can achieve in Japanese monetary policy would be notable.