Asia stocks rally; Nikkei soars above 57,000 after Takaichi election win

On February 9, 2026, Asian markets opened with a bang as stock indices across the region climbed sharply. At the centre of the rally was Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225, which surged past 57,000 points for the first time ever. This stunning move came after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s decisive election win on February 8, giving her ruling coalition a strong majority and boosting investor confidence.