Takaichi's LDP Victory Boosts Japan Stocks, Weakens Yen and Bonds

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Moneycontrol•08-02-2026, 18:20
Takaichi's LDP Victory Boosts Japan Stocks, Weakens Yen and Bonds
- •Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) secured a strong victory in Japan's lower house election.
- •Exit polls indicate the ruling coalition may win two-thirds of the seats, a result anticipated by many investors.
- •The election outcome is seen as positive for the Nikkei, providing a clear political path for Takaichi’s stimulus policies.
- •The yen is expected to face further pressure as the LDP's fiscal stimulus plans receive a 'green light'.
- •Japan's Topix index has rallied over 8% this year, while the yen retreated 1.6% last week, nearing intervention levels.
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