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Nikkei Hits Record High as Election Clarity Sparks Powerful Repricing

Japanese equities surged to fresh record highs after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi secured a decisive victory in Sunday’s snap election, removing near-term political uncertainty. The Nikkei 225 jumped 5.7% to an unprecedented 57,337.07, marking one of its strongest single-session gains in recent years, while the broader Topix climbed to a record as buying spread across most sectors. Markets moved quickly to reprice policy expectations. With Takaichi’s ruling coalition winning a supermajority, traders priced in higher public spending and tax relief, viewing the outcome as supportive for corporate earnings and domestic demand. The reaction in equities outpaced moves in bonds, signalling confidence that growth benefits will outweigh fiscal concerns in the near term, even as the yen weakened. Technology and AI-linked stocks led the rally, with investors rotating back into growth-sensitive names that had stalled during the election period. Heavyweights tied to global chip demand saw strong inflows, reinforcing the idea that political certainty can accelerate existing sector trends. From a technical perspective, the Nikkei remains firmly above key moving averages, with the structure pointing to sustained bullish momentum. While short-term consolidation is possible after such a sharp move, holding above the 56,000 level would keep the broader uptrend intact as traders assess fiscal details and bond market reactions. Read more on how election clarity reshaped Japan’s equity outlook, key technical levels, and what could drive the Nikkei’s next move.

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2026-02-09 08:36:10 (GMT)

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