
World Business Report
Nikkei hits record after Takaichi victory
9 February 2026
9 minutes
Available for 27 days
Long:Japanese stocks have surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election win, pushing the Nikkei to a record high. Andrew Peach looks at what it means for Japan’s economy.
We’ll also hear about concerns from Indian farmers over the country’s interim trade agreement with the United States.
And why a major new international report says businesses often have more financial incentive to damage nature than protect it.


