The European and global markets are buzzing with activity, driven by the Takaichi trade in Japan. Japan's coalition government formation with the Japan Innovation Party signals a move closer to the nation's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi. Analysts anticipate her pro-stimulus stance, affecting market dynamics significantly.

Elsewhere in Asia, markets responded positively to the surge in the Nikkei, which rose 2.9% to a record high. China's economic data painted a mixed picture but generally exceeded expectations, helping buoy investor confidence despite ongoing U.S. trade tensions.

Across the Atlantic, the unresolved U.S. government shutdown casts a shadow over economic growth prospects. Nevertheless, markets remain attentive to earnings reports from major corporations, as we

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