Japan's Nikkei Gains as Takaichi's Victory Boosts Stocks and Challenges Yen
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Japan's Nikkei stock index hit a record high following the election of Sanae Takaichi, who is expected to pursue expansionist fiscal and monetary policies, leading to a weaker yen and a steepening yield curve in bonds, with market expectations of potential rate hikes by the Bank of Japan.
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