Japan - the yen has gapped lower, while the Nikkei has a huge gap higher

Stock market update
Eamonn Sheridan
05/10/2025 | 22:13 GMT
  • Japanese financial markets responding at market open to the LDP leadership win by Takaichi
Japan nikkei gap higher 06 October 2025 2

A huge gap higher for Japanese equity index futures this morning after the win for Takaichi in the leadership election.

ICYMI,

  • Sanae Takaichi wins runoff vote in LDP leadership race
  • Japan's Takaichi says to carefully consider if current govt-BOJ accord is most appropriate

Earlier:

  • Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 06 October 2025: Yen lower after Takaichi win
  • USD/JPY gap higher open on the back of Japanese politics, circa 149.35
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