The Japanese election is on October 22, with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike's party (Party of Hope) a bit of a wildcard

Koike gave an interview to Bloomberg, links:

Probably of most note for FX - this on the Bank of Japan:

  • Party of Hope has signaled the need to exit from the current policy, but gradually and not yet. This may allow Koike to tap into disaffection with the BOJ, particularly the central bank's negative-rate policy, while also soothing any worries about an abrupt change that could shock the financial system.

Not at those links, but more detail from Koike in the interview:

  • "Monetary policy ... sudden changes are not desirable. That means the exit strategy must be conducted with great care"
  • "Unprecedented monetary easing plus fiscal stimulus has been maintained. As a result, the economic situation has improved a little, but if you ask whether it is equivalent to the amount of energy put in, then we are not yet there at all"
  • "The growth strategy is lacking. The power of private-sector companies has not been unleashed. Rather than relying on BOJ policy and fiscal stimulus, it would be healthier invigorate private sector companies, which are the essential part of the Japanese economy"