BREAKING NEWS: Nikkei Index Jumps 3%, Ends at New High as Takaichi Certain to Be Japan PM

BREAKING NEWS: Nikkei index jumps 3%, ends at new high as Takaichi certain to be Japan PM

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Asia stocks rise on China data, trade talks; Nikkei hits record highs

Asia stocks trade higher on Monday, driven by a split between political optimism in Japan and economic data in China. Japanese shares soared to a new record as investors bet on Sanae Takaichi securing the premiership,

Asian Markets Rally as Trade Tensions Ease; Tokyo Hits Record High Amid Political Breakthrough

Asian markets surged Monday following conciliatory remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump that eased fears of escalating trade tensions with China, while Tokyo stocks soared to a record high on news of a breakthrough in Japan’s political deadlock. Investor sentiment was buoyed by weekend developments indicating renewed dialogue between Washington and Beijing. Chinese state media reported that Vice Premier He Lifeng and U.S. Treasury Secretary …

URGENT: Nikkei index jumps 3%, ends at new high as Takaichi certain to be Japan PM - The Morning Sun

The Nikkei stock index surged over 3 percent to end at an all-time high Monday, with a coalition agreement making ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi certain to become Japan's new prime minister, ending days of political uncertainty. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 1,603.35 points, or 3.37 percent, from Friday at 49,185.50. The broader Topix index finished 78.01 points, or 2.46 percent, higher at 3,248.45.==Kyodo