On the 12th of this month, following a public holiday in Japan, the Tokyo stock market saw a significant boost. The Nikkei 225, a stock market index that measures the performance of 225 large companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closed at 42,718 points, marking a new all-time high.
This surge in the index was largely attributed to a reduction in uncertainty regarding U.S. tariff measures. As concerns eased, many investors placed buy orders for export-related stocks, particularly in the automotive sector, which is a key industry for Japan’s economy.
Market analysts are now looking ahead to see how these developments will influence future trading and whether this upward trend can be sustained in the coming weeks.
Source: www3.nhk.or.jp