Back
13 Jan 2026
Japan's Nikkei 225 jumps over 3% as expectations that ruling party will opt for a snap vote rise
Summary
Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.1% after a holiday, driven by expectations of a snap election by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The Topix also rose, while yields on Japanese government bonds increased and the yen weakened. South Korea’s Kospi added 1.47%, and oil prices rose amid ongoing protests in Iran.