06 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Japan stocks surge due to Takaichi trade revival
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Japanese defense and tech shares surged at least 10% after pro-stimulus conservative Sanae Takaichi's election win positions her for Prime Minister, citing "economic security" as a priority. Key beneficiaries include defense equipment makers Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Japan Steel Works, and IHI Corp, as well as chip-related firms Tokyo Electron and Advantest Corp.