Nikkei index surges past 58000 for the first time as Takaichi rally continues
Japan's Nikkei share average surpassed the 58,000 mark for the first time today. The rally follows Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent electoral victory.
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JP saw its primary stock benchmark, the Nikkei 225 Index , briefly exceed the 58,000 mark for the first time in intraday trading on February 12, 2026. This milestone continues a significant upward rally that began following the resounding electoral victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who campaigned on a platform of increased economic stimulus.
JP saw its primary stock benchmark, the Nikkei 225 Index , briefly exceed the 58,000 mark for the first time in intraday trading on February 12, 2026. This milestone continues a significant upward rally that began following the resounding electoral victory of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who campaigned on a platform of increased economic stimulus.
