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From radical to Rihanna: The myths about Japan’s next leader

epa12361626 Pedestrians walk past a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, 08 September 2025. The Tokyo stock market rose as expectations grew for the next administration to take new economic policy following Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation on 07 September. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed the day gaining 1.45 percent. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei marks record close for 3rd session

An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 12, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei closes at record as AI rally helps overcome early losses

The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 1.15 per cent to close at 45,303.43.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei closes above 45,000 for first time on tech boost, Fed decision

The Nikkei rose 0.3 per cent to end the day at 44,902.27, after it crossed the key 45,000 level for the first time to hit a high of 45,055.38.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei hits record close for fourth day on chip gains ahead of Fed decision

The Nikkei rose 0.89 per cent to 44,768.12, after gaining as much as 1.16 per cent to a record intraday high of 44,888.02 earlier in the session.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as chip-related shares gain on Wall Street boost

An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 12, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
Companies & Markets

Japan's Topix hits record high, yen and bonds fall on PM Ishiba exit

An electronic quotation board displays the Nikkei 225 stock prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on August 12, 2025. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP)
Companies & Markets

Nikkei ends at over 2-week high as Trump lowers tariffs on Japanese automobiles

The Nikkei 225 Index accelerated gains in the afternoon session, surging 1.7 per cent to end at a record peak of 43,378.31.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei ends at record high as yen weakens, economy shows resilience

The Nikkei gained as much as 1.7 per cent to touch an unprecedented 43,451.46 before ending the day at a record-high closing level of 43,274.67.
Companies & Markets

Japan's Nikkei tops 43,000 for first time ever

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