London, Feb 9, 2026 (AFP) - Tokyo stocks hit record high after Japanese premier wins vote

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Japanese stocks surged to a record high Monday as investors cheered Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's victory in a snap parliamentary election, helping sentiment across Asia after a strong Wall Street finish ahead of the weekend. After last week's volatility, investors also appeared to be enjoying a return to calm, with precious metals edging up and hopes for political stability in Japan. Takaichi's resounding victory saw her Liberal Democratic Par......

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