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Japanese Stocks Soar 6% After Takaichi's Election Victory

2/9/2026

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Japanese equities surged nearly 6% after the election victory of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Takaichi's policy agenda calls for increased defense and social welfare spending alongside tax cuts, raising concerns about Japan's public debt.
Government bond yields rose to their highest levels in decades, prompting market scrutiny.
Some analysts believe that her strong mandate could enable clearer, sustainable spending decisions that may benefit Japan's economy and financial markets.

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Japanese equities surged nearly 6% after the election victory of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Takaichi's policy agenda calls for increased defense and social welfare spending alongside tax cuts, raising concerns about Japan's public debt.
Government bond yields rose to their highest levels in decades, prompting market scrutiny.
Some analysts believe that her strong mandate could enable clearer, sustainable spending decisions that may benefit Japan's economy and financial markets.