In this discussion, Sayuri Shirai, a Professor of Economics at Keio University, shares insights on Japan's economic challenges, including inflation and consumer behavior. Garfield Reynolds, Bloomberg's Chief Rates Correspondent for Asia, highlights the resilience of Japanese banks in a changing global economy. Jon Lieber from Eurasia Group delves into US-China relations and how the upcoming elections may reshape tariffs and trade dynamics. The trio also examines the implications of unexpected US job claims and GDP forecasts on global markets.