CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs
- Posted on February 9, 2026
- By CNBC
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CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs

Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party overwhelmingly found the support of voters in a Sunday election, sweeping a supermajority.