The Nikkei stock index's rise to an all-time high is unlikely to help buoy Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government, which has been mired in political funds and other scandals, as the public considers the bullish market as unrelated to his policies.Some lawmakers have said Kishida may dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap election before the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race later this year if the surge in stocks contributes to improving approval ratings for his Cabinet.But such a scenario is improbable, even if Tokyo shares keep climbing, given there ar…READ FULL ARTICLE
