Merryn Talks Money

What Japan’s Angry Voters Mean for Your Money and Falling Fertility

Oct 30, 2024
John Stepek, a senior reporter and author of the Money Distilled newsletter, joins to discuss Japan's recent elections, which resulted in political uncertainty for the first time since the 1990s. They explore the potential market impacts of this instability and draw parallels with global trends. Additionally, they dive into Japan's declining fertility rates, examining how social and economic factors shape family dynamics, and reflect on implications for housing and population shifts in both Japan and the UK.
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