01:39⇢Tokyo Stock Market Reaches Record
⌨Japanese media reports the Nikkei average has surged to a record high, exceeding 43,800 yen, driven by expectations for an active fiscal policy from the next administration following Prime Minister Ishiba's resignation (Nikkei Shimbun). Concurrently, the yen continues to depreciate. The LDP leadership race remains a central focus, with Koizumi and Takaichi identified as leading contenders (Yahoo News Japan), while discussions revisit the party's historical election practices involving "money and posts" (Japan Business Press). Government bond yields also face upward pressure amid political uncertainty (Nikkei Asia).