Nikkei surges over 6%, breaches 63,000-point mark for first time
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Japan's Nikkei index surged over 6% on May 2, crossing the 63,000-point mark for the first time in history. Analysts credited the rally to expectations of BOJ monetary policy and a global economic recovery. Shares of technology and export giants led the gains.
In trading on May 2, 2026, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange recorded an impressive gain of more than 6%, pushing the index above the 63,000-point mark. This is the first time in history that the Nikkei has surpassed this record level.
Analysts attribute the strong rally to positive expectations regarding the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) monetary policy and the recovery of the global economy. Shares of major technology and export-led conglomerates led the advance.
Investors also noted an automatic earthquake warning issued the same day, but no major damage reports have affected the market.
The Nikkei's gain of over 6% ranks among the strongest single-session advances this year, reinforcing investor confidence in Japan's economic outlook.
