Japan's Markets Surge as Takaichi Named Leader and Yen Falls
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Japan's Nikkei surged nearly 5% following the election of Sanae Takaichi as the ruling party leader, signaling potential continuation of market-friendly policies, while the yen weakened and automaker shares rose amid speculation about U.S. tariff negotiations. US markets remained strong despite government shutdown delays, and oil prices increased due to OPEC+ production adjustments.
- Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead AP News
- Who is Sanae Takaichi? The first woman set to helm the Japanese government CNBC
- Yen Plummets, Stocks Rally: Markets Greet Japan’s Next Leader The New York Times
- Morning Bid: Politics dominate markets, from Japan stocks to bitcoin Reuters
- Japanese Stocks to Gain on Takaichi Win, Yen Drops: Markets Wrap Bloomberg.com
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