Japanese equities are poised to reach fresh highs as investors rally behind the nation’s new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Her historic rise as Japan’s first female leader has not only broken political barriers but also rekindled optimism that Tokyo will stay the course on fiscal expansion, bolstering industrial resilience and global competitiveness.
The leadership transition has injected a dose of confidence into markets that were already among the year’s strongest performers. Traders now expect the Nikkei 225 and Topix indices to extend their gains as investors bet that Takaichi’s administration will sustain public investment in critical sectors such as defence, technology, energy and cybersecurity. Futures markets are already pricing in renewed momentum.
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Why the market rally in Japan?
The enthusiasm stems from an expectation that Takaichi’s government will preserve a pro-growth stance even as other major economies pivot towards austerity. Her agenda appears to align with Japan’s long-standing ambition to escape decades of deflation and stagnation through coordinated fiscal and structural reform.
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