October 6, 2025 1:17 PM
Japan’s stocks zoom, yen slumps as Takaichi win dims BOJ hike bets
Japanese shares surged to a record high on Monday, while the yen and long-term bonds tumbled as Sanae Takaichi was all but confirmed to become the country's next premier, stoking bets on a revival in big spending and loose monetary policy. The Nik...