TOKYO -- Investors in Japan’s markets are paying close attention to who will be elected as the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, as that person will likely become the next prime minister.
New party head to affect stocks, forex, bonds and capital gains tax

With nine candidates, Japan's ruling party holds its most crowded leadership race ever on Friday. (Source photos by Tomoki Mera)
TOKYO -- Investors in Japan’s markets are paying close attention to who will be elected as the next leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) on Friday, as that person will likely become the next prime minister.