Takaichi Triumph: Japan’s record 56,000 Nikkei surge sends bitcoin to $72,000, gold past $5,000

Japanese mandate sparks surge in equities and safe havens. What to know : Japan’s Nikkei 225 surged 3.4% to breach the 57,000 mark for the first time, fueled by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s "supermajority" victory. The "Takaichi Trade" rippled across global markets, driving gold past $5,000 per ounce and bitcoin to a $72,000 peak, while U.S. sentiment remained bullish.