0238 GMT - The ruling Liberal Democratic Party's election victory is expected to lead to a further strengthening of high-pressure economic strategies, BNP Paribas economists say. "While cautious views regarding a consumption tax cut persist within the LDP, the likelihood of its implementation has likely risen significantly in light of the election results," they write in a note. Given that the prime minister has publicly committed to realizing the tax cut within fiscal 2026 and secured a landslide victory, the government will likely move quickly to implement the measure while remaining mindful of market stability, they say. The LDP's victory will also likely make it easier for the Takaichi administration to implement the defense spending increases requested by the U.S, they add. (megumi.fujikawa@wsj.com)

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