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Japan's Nikkei index surpassed 70,000 points for the first time on June 8, a new record driven by post-pandemic recovery, BOJ policy, and foreign investment. The milestone follows rapid gains from 30,000 points in early 2023, fueled by tech and semiconductor stocks.
Japan's Nikkei index closed at a record high on June 8, 2026, after the US and Iran agreed to end their war. The surge, one of the strongest in Japanese stock market history, reflected investor confidence in global stability.
Japan’s Nikkei index extended its rally, surging more than 5% on June 8, 2026, according to Kyodo News. The gain reflects positive investor sentiment amid supportive economic and monetary factors, though a major earthquake off the Philippines also prompted a tsunami warning for Japan.
On June 8, 2026, Japan's Nikkei index surged over 4% to set a new intraday record high. Positive macroeconomic data spurred investor optimism, with technology, manufacturing, and financial stocks leading the rally. The milestone reflects strong recovery momentum in Japan's financial markets.
Japan's Nikkei index surged over 3% on June 8 after reports of a US-Iran peace deal emerged. The agreement eased geopolitical tensions and boosted investor sentiment, particularly in energy and industrial sectors. A 7.8-magnitude earthquake off the Philippines caused tsunami warnings but did not derail the rally.
Japanese stocks plunged on Monday as the Nikkei index lost more than 4% on heavy selling of technology shares. The selloff was driven by profit-taking after a prolonged rally, amid growing concerns over high valuations in the tech sector.
Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged nearly 3% on Wednesday to break through the 68,000-point mark for the first time, as the global AI boom continued to drive markets. Semiconductor stocks led the rally, with Tokyo Electron surging up to 14%. The record high extends a banner year for Japanese equities, which have gained nearly 33% since the start of 2026.
Japan's Nikkei index surged more than 3% on May 26, led by technology stocks. Investor optimism over global demand for chips and advanced electronics, along with expectations of continued easy monetary policy and regional economic recovery, drove the rally. Major tech names like Tokyo Electron and Advantest posted strong gains.
Japan's Nikkei stock index closed above 65,000 points for the first time on May 25, 2026, driven by optimism over a potential Middle East peace deal. The milestone rally reflects investor hopes that easing geopolitical tensions will boost global trade and the energy sector.
