05 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Japanese markets uncertain on Takaichi cabinet appointment impact

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Sanae Takaichi's unexpected win in the ruling party's leadership election is likely to be positive for Japan's stock market, with the Nikkei poised to hit 47,000 due to short-covering and increased stimulus expectations. Market experts expect yen to come under pressure and long-term government bonds to be negatively impacted, potentially triggering BOJ rate hikes.