World shares rally and Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumps after a big victory for PM Takaichi’s ruling party
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ELAINE KURTENBACHFebruary 9, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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World shares rallied on Monday, February 9, 2026, with Japan's Nikkei 225 index experiencing a significant surge. The Nikkei 225 jumped as much as 5% to a record high. The positive market reaction followed a major victory for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ruling party, which secured a two-thirds supermajority. The news originated from Tokyo, as reported by the Associated Press. The election results are seen as a key driver behind the market's upward trend.
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