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.