Japan stocks hit record highs after Takaichi wins landslide election victory
Japanese shares hit record peaks Monday after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide election win. The victory gives her a mandate for major spending.
Japanese equity markets reached record highs on Monday, February 9, 2026, following a decisive victory for the Liberal Democratic Party in a snap election. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sanae takaichi led the party to win 316 of the 465 seats in Japan 
JP's lower house, securing a supermajority. This result provides the Japanese government with a mandate to implement large spending measures and tax relief, with the legal ability to pass legislation without requiring approval from the upper house.
JP's lower house, securing a supermajority. This result provides the Japanese government with a mandate to implement large spending measures and tax relief, with the legal ability to pass legislation without requiring approval from the upper house.
