TOKYO, Oct 07 (News On Japan) - The Nikkei Stock Average climbed again on October 7th, setting another record high amid growing expectations surrounding the Liberal Democratic Party’s new leader, Sanae Takaichi. The benchmark index at one point rose more than 500 yen, marking the second consecutive day it reached an intraday record.
Investors anticipate that Takaichi’s proactive fiscal stance will provide firm support to Japan’s economy, fueling optimism in the market. Buying activity extended to key sectors such as semiconductors and defense, collectively known as “Takaichi-related stocks,” as confidence in her economic approach strengthened.
Source: TBS