08 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read
Japan's Nikkei hits turbulence amid profit-taking and stimulus optimism
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The Nikkei 225 Index was flat at 47,965.29, despite optimism over potential stimulus and the election of Sanae Takaichi to lead the Liberal Democratic Party. Takaichi's stance on looser policy and targeted investment in sectors like AI and semiconductors boosted shares. IHI Corp rose 6.3%, while SoftBank Group and Tokyo Electron declined 2.1% and 2.2% respectively.