President Sanae Takaichi is reported on the news to be planning to dissolve the House of Representatives on January 23.

The international situation is getting worse, and so she seems to intend to strengthen the foundation of the cabinet while it maintains high approval ratings. The stock market is likely to react positively if LDP secures an absolute stable majority on its own. But the election situation is becoming more complicated because CDP has reportedly agreed with Komeito to form a new political party.