"If Haris" and "If Takа"!

9/24Ipsos, a market research company, released a poll on the U.S. presidential election showing Harris leading candidates47%against Trump candidates40%compared to the previous survey, with Harris widening the lead. Meanwhile, in Japan's Liberal Democratic Party presidential race, a runoff between Prime Minister candidate Kishida and ex-defense minister Ishiba is increasingly likely. In both the U.S. and Japan, female candidates breaking the “glass ceiling” for the first time is increasing the likelihood that they will become president or prime minister. Consider the potential impact on financial markets if “If Harris” or “If Takai” were to prevail.