**Headline:** Yen Approaches 160 Against Dollar as Nikkei 225 Hits Record High Following Takaichi’s Election Win
Following Sanae Takaichi’s decisive victory in the Lower House election, the yen weakened to nearly 160 against the U.S. dollar, while the Nikkei 225 stock index reached a new record high. Takaichi’s leadership helped the ruling Liberal Democratic Party secure 316 seats, marking the largest election win in Japan since …