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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Tokyo benchmark Nikkei 225 jumps after PM Takaichi's ruling party wins a super majority in election

Japan Financial Markets - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 share index jumped 4.7% on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s governing party secured a two-thirds supermajority in a parliamentary election.

Takaichi is expected to pursue market-friendly policies. She told public broadcaster NHK later that she is ready to pursue policies to make Japan strong and prosperous.

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