Japan’s Nikkei surpasses 56,000 for first time after PM Takaichi’s victory
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📌 Key Takeaways
- The Nikkei 225 surpassed the 56,000-point milestone for the first time in history.
- The surge was directly triggered by Sanae Takaichi’s victory in the LDP leadership race.
- Investors are betting on the continuation of low interest rates and aggressive fiscal stimulus.
- Export-heavy industries and tech sectors were the primary drivers of the record-breaking rally.
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TOKYO, Feb 9 - Japan’s Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Monday, surpassing the 56,000 level for the first time in early trading after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s landslide victory in Sunday’s general election.