The yen held steady on Tuesday, ahead of a parliament vote in Japan later in the day that is almost certain to see hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi become the country's first female prime minister.

Japan’s ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, the head of its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first woman prime minister. “Today, we will sign the agreement to launch a coalition government.