Urgent survey ahead of the LDP presidential election: Who do you want to become president of the LDP? 】48.0% of investors chose Sanae Takaichi ~Nikkei CNBC investor survey~
Nikkei CNBC, Inc. Press Release: October 2, 2025 Emergency Survey Just Before the LDP Presidential Election [Who Do You Want to Become LDP President?] 48.0% of Investors Answer Sanae Takaichi ~Nikkei CNBC Investor Survey~ On October 1, 2025, Nikkei CNBC Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Genichi Takenouchi) announced the results of an online survey conducted among active investors from September 22 to 28, 2025, asking, “Who do you want to be the president of the Liberal Democratic Party?” The results are as follows: [Details page URL]
https://www.nikkei-cnbc.co.jp/information/3180501
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/28693/195/28693-195-03f26134e6adbdab05708a87951cc27b-750×422.jpg The survey asked candidates to select an answer to the question, “The LDP presidential election will be held on October 4th. Who would you like to see become president?”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/28693/195/28693-195-1c945ad8dc68573ba196ea455c48860c-562×417.png I thought Takaichi would be the most popular candidate, but she was even more popular than I expected. It seems that many individual investors are hoping for a return of Abenomics. However, the idea that “Takaichi will lead to higher stock prices” is largely psychological. Just because he becomes prime minister doesn’t mean corporate performance or economic trends will change significantly. Perhaps expectations are too high.
Here are some comments from the survey: Comments from those who selected “Sanae Takaichi” – I hope that he will stimulate the economy with proactive fiscal spending. I also admire her attitude toward domestic and international negotiations, clearly expressing her opinions and moving the negotiations forward. As a citizen looking for a strong leader at the head of our nation, I have high hopes for Takaichi. (Slotta Okamun) As someone who has benefited greatly from Abenomics, I have high hopes for Takaichi, who is likely to continue with the monetary easing policy. However, I have mixed feelings because it’s unclear whether this will lead to the national interest or the happiness of the people as a whole. (Sylveon Isaac-Chouchou) ・I really want the LDP to end. Takaichi’s policies are specific and easy to understand, and she cares about Japan. She seems like she’ll lead the nation toward economic revitalization and help people live with optimism. However, I’m worried about the 30% financial income tax and the lack of tax cuts. (I love Tsubami-chan) – I think that if Japan becomes the first female prime minister, it will change the way other countries (especially Europe and the United States) view Japan. (Little Panda) Comments from those who selected “Shinjiro Koizumi” – I feel that the Ishiba administration did not have a good impression globally. If we prioritize restoring the LDP’s image, I think Koizumi is the best choice, regardless of whether he’s right or wrong. If Koizumi becomes prime minister, interest rates will likely rise this year, but the market has already factored this in, so I don’t think the yen will appreciate too much or stocks will fall too much. If Takaichi becomes prime minister, I think stocks will rise temporarily, but with friction with China and pressure from the US due to a weak yen, I feel like the market will move in a generally unfavorable direction. (MJ3288) – I think Koizumi is the safest choice for the LDP right now. He is currently raising children and will be able to understand the thinking of the working generation. He also has a fair amount of experience as a lawmaker and is surrounded by veteran lawmakers, so I think he will be able to implement policies without any problems. (Kagopon) Comments from those who selected “Yoshimasa Hayashi” – Ishiba resigned after about a year, but there have been repeated resignations within a year for several years in the past. The term of office for the LDP president is three years, so I would like him to serve for at least three years. Hayashi has served as Chief Cabinet Secretary since the Kishida administration, and has a stable position. He is 64 years old and has a wealth of experience. I think that with two years plus three years, a long-term administration of the next five years is possible. I have high hopes for Hayashi. (John Tracy) – I believe he is the best person to coordinate with the opposition party, compile and implement policies, and conduct diplomatic negotiations. (Baby) Comments from those who selected “Takayuki Kobayashi” – Suitable as the “face of Japan” to the world. Youth, intelligence (University of Tokyo to Harvard), English proficiency, leadership, policies (strengthening Japanese industry, etc.), tall and handsome, etc. (Sho-san) Comments from those who selected “Mr. Toshimitsu Mogi” – We considered who could take on President Trump and came up with the former tough negotiator. (book) Comments from those who selected “No one in particular” – The candidates running this time have no intention of properly correcting the slush fund issue. In particular, Takaichi and Koizumi’s comments about providing illicit funds to key positions in order to gain votes are outrageous. (Koi-chan) – As the Nikkei article mentioned, their policies are inward-looking. I hope for a prime minister who will consider Japan’s place in the world. (Kero Kero Minmin) In addition, some of the answers are also available on the Nikkei CNBC official website. https://www.nikkei-cnbc.co.jp/information/3180501 Survey target : Nikkei CNBC viewers Number of valid responses: 246 (active investors in their 30s to 80s) Survey period: September 22, 2025 to September 28, 2025 Survey organizer: Nikkei CNBC Inc. About Nikkei CNBC Nikkei CNBC is a market and economics channel launched in October 1999 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun and CNBC, an affiliate of NBC, one of the four major US networks. It provides fast, accurate economic and market information 24 hours a day, nonstop, on the increasingly borderless global economy. For more information, please visit: https://www.nikkei-cnbc.co.jp/ Internet distribution service “Nikkei CNBC online” “Nikkei CNBC online” is a paid internet service offering unlimited live and on-demand video content for those who are serious about investing and asset management. For more information, please visit: https://online.nikkei-cnbc.co.jp/ For more information about this release