Nikkei closes at record 56,363.94 after Takaichi win

Japan's Nikkei 225 gained 3.9% to close at a record 56,363.94 in Tokyo following Takaichi's win, Bloomberg reported. The broader Topix rose 2.3% to a new peak. For savers, it shows how fast election-driven expectations can swell — and shrink — portfolio values.