Oct. 7 at 6:01 PM
Japan’s Nikkei 225 jumped 5% Monday amid rising political optimism and expectations for pro-growth reforms following leadership changes in Tokyo. The index, which had largely tracked the S&P 500 over the past year, broke out decisively, lifting its 12-month gain to 23% versus the S&P’s 17%. The move was broad-based, with technology, industrials, and financials leading advances, signaling renewed investor confidence in Japan’s economic trajectory.
Toyota shares have climbed 19% in the past three months, doubling Honda’s performance and maintaining strong technical support near
$190. The stock continues to consolidate around the key
$200 level, with analysts projecting a potential rise toward
$250 by mid-2026 if momentum persists. Mitsubishi UFJ has also been a standout, gaining 33% this year and resuming its uptrend after brief corrections.
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