日股,大涨!首相石破茂决定辞职
证券时报·2025-09-08 00:35

Market Performance - Japanese stocks opened higher, with the Nikkei 225 index rising by 1% at the start and peaking at over 1.4% during the day [2] - The Tokyo Stock Exchange index surpassed the previous high from August 18, reaching a historical peak of 3135.77 points, with an intraday increase of over 0.9% [4] Political Developments - Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Shigeru Ishiba unexpectedly announced his resignation during a press conference on September 7, stating he would not run for re-election as LDP president [6][7] - Ishiba expressed regret over not meeting public expectations and acknowledged the ongoing distrust in politics, particularly regarding the LDP's "black money" scandal [7] - Analysts suggest Ishiba's resignation was influenced by significant internal party pressure to prevent further division within the LDP, leaving the party's leadership position uncertain [7] Potential Successors - Polls indicate that prominent figures such as Sanae Takaichi and Shinjiro Koizumi are leading in support ratings, with Takaichi being a representative of Japan's right-wing politics and Koizumi being the son of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi [8] - However, the current "double minority" situation in the LDP may deter potential candidates from taking on the leadership role, as the new president must also secure a majority in the National Diet to become Prime Minister [9] Challenges Ahead - The new LDP president will face significant challenges, including regaining a majority in the House of Representatives, as public dissatisfaction with the handling of the "black money" scandal persists [9] - Additionally, uncertainties surrounding the Japan-U.S. tariff agreements remain, necessitating further negotiations to secure favorable terms for Japan [9]