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Summary: Nikkei 225 rises near 50,000 mark NHK

1. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index reached another intraday high, nearing the 50,000 line, due to expectations for the launch of a new coalition government in Japan.
- The Nikkei gained over 700 points, or 1.5 percent, from its previous all-time high.
- This rapid increase follows an overnight rally on Wall Street, fueled by expectations that the US government shutdown will soon end.

2. The new coalition government is anticipated to be led by Takaichi Sanae, who is expected to implement aggressive fiscal policies to support the economy.
- Lawmakers are scheduled to choose the new prime minister on Tuesday afternoon, and a new Cabinet will follow.
- Analysts express cautious views regarding the potential for an overheating trend in the stock market due to rapid price rises.

3. The Nikkei 225 took approximately 10 months to reach the 40,000 mark from 30,000 but only three months to approach the 50,000 line. This significant and quick increase suggests a bullish market sentiment in Japan.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index is nearing the 50,000 line due to anticipation for a new coalition government led by Takaichi Sanae. The index gained over 700 points after an overnight rally on Wall Street, linked to expectations of ending the US government shutdown. Analysts express cautious views
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251021_B2/#summary

Date: Oct. 21, 2025

Created: 2025/10/21 13:10

Updated: 2025/12/07 23:46

Last Read: 2025/10/21 13:38