Bets on Big Takaichi Win Set Japanese Stocks on Path to Rally

Stock investors are positioning for a decisive election victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this Sunday, betting that a strong mandate will allow her to consolidate power and push through...

By Hideyuki Sano, Alice French · Bloomberg Markets

Stock investors are positioning for a decisive election victory by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi this Sunday, betting that a strong mandate will allow her to consolidate power and push through expansive fiscal policies.