economy

February 9, 2026

Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Takaichi secures historic mandate

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party captured a two-thirds supermajority in the 465-seat lower house, public broadcaster NHK reported.

Japan's Nikkei 225 crosses 57,000 for the first time as Takaichi secures historic mandate

TL;DR

  • Japanese stocks surged to record highs, with the Nikkei 225 surpassing 57,000.
  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party won a two-thirds supermajority in the lower house election.
  • The market rally is driven by the 'Takaichi trade,' anticipating growth-focused economic policies and a looser monetary policy.
  • Other Asian markets, including South Korea, Australia, Hong Kong, and India, also traded higher.
  • U.S. stocks saw significant gains on Friday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average exceeding 50,000 for the first time.

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