🔃The $Nikkei 225 Index(N225.JP)$ index experienced heightened volatility during today’s trading session. At the open, the index gapped lower, declining as much as 1.5% from yesterday's 5PM close. However, it has since reversed all losses, trading +0.2% in positive territory at 54,050 as of 130PM 🗳This recovery comes as investors shift their focus to the upcoming national election, scheduled for this weekend. 💁Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has called for a snap election to secure support for increased government spending and potential tax cuts. 🥇Analysts widely expect the ruling coalition to win decisively, which has helped stabilise market sentiment (Trading Economics, 6 February). ↕Investors with a directional view of the Nikkei 225 index can