World Business Report - Nikkei hits record after Takaichi victory

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Long:Japanese stocks have surged after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election win, pushing the Nikkei to a record high. Andrew Peach looks at what it means for Japan’s economy.

We’ll also hear about concerns from Indian farmers over the country’s interim trade agreement with the United States.

And why a major new international report says businesses often have more financial incentive to damage nature than protect it.

Published on Monday, 9th February 2026.

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