Editorial

16:11 JST, February 11, 2026

For Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to maintain stable governance, it is crucial to sustain the confidence of financial markets. Given that Takaichi advocates “responsible and proactive public finances,” the government is urged to implement policies emphasizing “responsibility.”

Following the Liberal Democratic Party’s historic landslide victory in the House of Representatives election, the Nikkei Stock Average temporarily surged by over 3,000 points on Monday, the first trading day of the week. Tuesday’s closing reached 57,650 points, setting record highs for consecutive days.

The booming stock market likely reflects the high expectations for Takaichi’s economic policies.

After Takaichi took office in autumn last year, the yen weakened amid concerns........

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