Japan’s Nikkei hits record high and yen strengthens after Takaichi’s election win – business live

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Political drama will be on investors’ minds today, as they react to a landmark election in Tokyo and mounting pressure on UK prime minister Keir Starmer.

Prime minister Takaichi’s decision to leverage her..

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source: The Guardian - 09.02.2026

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Japan’s Nikkei hits record high and yen strengthens after Takaichi’s election win – business live

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