CNBC Daily Open: Takaichi's victory sends Japan's Nikkei 225 to new highs

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) speaks to the media at the LDP headquarters on general election day in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 8, 2026.Japan's Sanae Takaichi and her ruling Liberal Democratic Party secured an overwhelming mandate in Sunday's election, sweeping a supermajority — which means the LDP holds two-thirds or more seats in the Lower House — and ushering her back as the country's prime minister.The outcome gives Takaichi broad latitude to pursue h ...