Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory

BBC News - WorldEN 3 min read 100% complete February 9, 2026 at 06:34 AM

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Japanese stocks surged to a record high on Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a historic election victory. The LDP won 316 seats, achieving a two-thirds majority in the lower house for the first time since 1947. The Nikkei 225 index rallied by over 5%, briefly surpassing 57,000. Takaichi, who called the snap election, now faces the challenge of reviving Japan's economy and addressing rising cost-of-living concerns. She has pledged to pursue pro-business policies, cut taxes, and increase spending, though concerns remain about Japan's high government debt. Analysts believe her policies could further boost the Japanese economy through stimulus, tax adjustments, and deregulation.

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