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CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs

Feb 9, 2026 - 09:00
CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs
Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.

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