Coverage dated October 5, 2025

Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% at a new record after ruling party picks Takaichi to lead

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Japan’s Nikkei stock index has jumped nearly 5% after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Shares fell in early trading in France after its new prime minister resigned just a day after less than a month in office.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% at a new record after ruling party picks Takaichi to lead (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    Japan’s Nikkei stock index has jumped nearly 5% after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Shares fell in early trading in France after its new prime minister resigned just a day after less than a month in office.

  2. MyNorthwest

    Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps 4.3% after ruling party chooses an ultra-conservative as its leader (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped more than 4% on Monday after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first

  3. KOB 4

    Japan's Nikkei stock index jumps nearly 5% after its ruling party picked Takaichi to lead (opens KOB 4)

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    Japan’s Nikkei stock index has jumped nearly 5% after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. The Liberal Democrats elected Sanae Takaichi, an ally of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, as their l…

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