The Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed above 65,000 points for the first time in history on May 25, according to Kyodo News. The gain was mainly attributed to hopes for peace in the Middle East, boosting investor sentiment in the Japanese stock market.
This marks the first time the Nikkei has exceeded the 65,000-point threshold, a milestone after years of growth. Analysts said expectations of a peace deal among parties in the Middle East have eased concerns over geopolitical instability, encouraging capital inflows into stock markets.
The trading session reflects investor optimism about global economic prospects amid signs of progress in peace negotiations. The Nikkei is continuing its upward trend, opening a positive outlook for Japan's financial markets in the coming period.
