(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 10 feb - Japanese shares closed higher, on optimism after prime minister Sanae Takaichi's decisive victory in Sunday's general election.

Market players expect her solid mandate will lead to an acceleration of a proactive fiscal strategy, characterized by increased corporate investment, structural reforms, and a temporary suspension of the sales tax on food to stimulate economic activity.

Confidence was further supported by the government's pledge to implement stimulus measures without compromising the country's long-term financial stability.

Gains were led by tech and AI-related stocks, which followed a positive lead from Wall Street.

The Nikkei 225 closed up 2.30% at 57,650.54 points, touching.

a new record high.

(RADIOCOR) 10-02-26 08:18:39 (0183) 5 NNNN