Japan stocks risk turbulence as election jitters hit ruling party

As support dwindles for PM Ishiba, uncertainty clouds yen and bond yield outlook

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Market players are focusing on whether the ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, can eke out a majority in this weekend's election.

JADA NAGUMO

TOKYO -- Japanese stocks could undergo a bout with volatility after Sunday's upper house election, market participants warn as the ruling coalition's voter support sinks, threatening its majority in the chamber.

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