09-February-2026
Markets and Finance
 
Japan stocks soar to record, super-long bonds steady in nod to Takaichi's 'responsible' stimulus
09-Feb-2026

Japanese stocks swept to all-time peaks while super-long bonds quickly reversed early weakness in an apparent vote of confidence in Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's "responsible, proactive" fiscal policy. The yen initially declined to a record trough against the Swiss franc, but rapidly switched direction after a warning about potential currency intervention from Tokyo.

News Source:- https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/japan-stocks-soar-to-record-super-long-bonds-steady-in-nod-to-takaichis-responsible-stimulus/articleshow/128101544.cms