Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba May Announce Resignation, Yen Falls in Short Term, Japanese Stocks Rise

The Nikkei 225 index extended its gains, rising above 41,000 points, up more than 3% on the day. The USD/JPY short-term increase once expanded to 60 points, rising above 147, reaching a high of 147.14, up 0.26% on the day. According to Japan's Mainichi Shimbun, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will announce his resignation at the end of August. (Golden Ten) [Odaily News]