Japan’s Nikkei Tops 50,000 for the First Time Amid Stimulus Hopes
Japan’s stock market made history on Monday as the Nikkei 225 Index soared past the 50,000 mark for the first time, fueled by optimism over expected government stimulus under newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi The benchmark Nikkei climbed 2.46% to close at 50,512.32 — its highest finish ever — extending a powerful rally that…