Japan stocks hit record after ruling party names pro-business leader
Published: 10/6/2025

Japan stocks soar as ruling party elects pro-business leader Sanae Takaichi, potentially next prime minister. Nikkei 225 index surges by over 4% to record high above 47,000. Takaichi advocates for increased public spending, lower borrowing costs, drawing inspiration from Margaret Thatcher's free market principles.