Japan shares jump nearly 5% after conservative Takaichi chosen as ruling party leader | NYGazet

Japan’s Nikkei stock index has jumped nearly 5% after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister.

Japan’s Nikkei stock index jumped nearly 5% on Monday and the yen weakened after its ruling party chose an ultra-conservative as its leader and likely first woman prime minister. Other Asian markets also were mostly higher. U.S. futures climbed and o... [3840 chars]