Saralnama50,440 points: Japan's Nikkei market index hit this record high, crossing 50,000 for the first time. It closed the morning session at 50,337.36, up 2.1%. The surge follows new Prime Minister Takaichi's growth policies. Investors expect ₹8.12 lakh crore government investment. Experts cite four main reasons for Nikkei's rise. Hiroyuki Ueno of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Asset Management says the rally is supported by Takaichi's development-focused approach. Oxford Economics' Norihiro Yamaguchi notes markets generally welcome financial packages. Takaichi's focus on strategic investments and market-friendly sectors has boosted investor confidence. (Updated 27 Oct 2025, 13:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- 50,440 points: Japan's Nikkei market index hit this record high on 27 Oct, crossing 50,000 for the first time
- It closed the morning session at 50,337.36, up 2.1%
- The surge follows new Prime Minister Takaichi's growth policies