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Sanae Takaichi’s LDP leadership win sparks 5% Nikkei surge, boosting markets amid expectations of continued Abe-style policies.
Japan’s Nikkei stock index rose nearly 5% on Monday after Sanae Takaichi, an ultra-conservative ally of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was selected as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, positioning her as the likely next prime minister and Japan’s first female head of government.
Markets reacted positively to expectations she will continue Abe’s market-friendly economic policies, boosting investor confidence.
The yen weakened to around 150.31 per dollar amid forecasts of increased government spending and inflation.
Japanese equities, especially automakers and defense stocks, gained, while U.S. stock futures and oil prices rose on OPEC+’s decision to modestly increase production.
The U.S. government shutdown delayed the monthly jobs report, but markets remained resilient.
La victoria del liderazgo del LDP de Sanae Takaichi provocó un aumento del Nikkei del 5%, impulsando a los mercados en medio de las expectativas de continuas políticas al estilo Abe.