Asia Equities Rebound as Japan Election Shock Fuels Nikkei Records and US Data Looms
Asian markets extended gains on Feb 10, 2026, led by Tokyo’s Nikkei hitting another record amid expectations of Japanese fiscal stimulus and tax cuts following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s election win. Sentiment improved with a Wall Street tech-led rally, but investors remain focused on AI spending payback and imminent US payrolls, inflation, and retail sales data that could shift Fed rate expectations.