Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei Hits Record Close Above 59,000 as Peace Hopes Fuel Tech Rally

Tokyo shares ripped higher Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 notching a fresh record finish at 59,518.34, a jump of 2.38%. The Topix index also advanced, gaining 1.17% to end at 3,814.46. This marks the Nikkei’s first all-time closing high since Feb. 27—just before the Middle East turmoil rattled global risk assets.

Tokyo Stock Market Today: NTT, Sony Financial and TEPCO Dominate Most Active Stocks on Dec. 9, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: NTT, Sony Financial and TEPCO Dominate Most Active Stocks on Dec. 9, 2025

Tokyo, December 9, 2025 — The Tokyo Stock Exchange saw brisk trading on Tuesday as investors navigated a powerful overnight earthquake, a steadier yen and global jitters ahead of this week’s pivotal U.S. Federal Reserve meeting. The Nikkei 225 inched up 0.14% to close at 50,651.75, while semiconductor shares outperformed, pushing the Nikkei Semiconductor Stock Index about 0.75% higher. indexes.nikkei.co.jp