Japan’s Nikkei 225 Shatters Records with Stunning Surge Past 50,000 Milestone

Tokyo's benchmark index just delivered the kind of breakout that makes traditional investors forget about their morning matcha.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Crossing the 50,000 threshold isn't just another milestone—it's a statement that Japan's market renaissance has legs. The Nikkei's relentless climb defies decades of stagnation narratives, proving even legacy markets can still deliver fireworks.

Behind the Surge

Corporate reforms finally gain traction while weak yen policies supercharge export profits. Foreign capital floods back into Japanese equities as global allocators chase momentum over fundamentals.

Yet another reminder that markets can stay irrational longer than regulators can stay solvent—though watching traditional finance celebrate breaking a record set 35 years ago does make you wonder about their definition of 'progress.'

Asian markets respond to global momentum

Markets across Asia moved higher in trading. South Korea’s Kospi climbed 1.83% after reaching a record high on Friday. The Kosdaq ROSE 0.72%. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index futures pointed to a stronger open, trading at 26,256 compared to the previous close of 26,160.15.

In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 was higher by 0.54%, trading at 9,060.70, up 41.70 points. Other regional levels included: Hang Seng Index 26,160.15, Kospi 4,001.24 up 59.65 or 1.51%, Nifty 50 25,795.15 unchanged, and Shanghai 3,950.175, unchanged after a small move of -0.137.

The regional moves followed reports that U.S. and Chinese negotiators created a framework resolving several areas of dispute. This creates a path for Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to formally approve the terms.

In an interview on Sunday with CBS News, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Trump’s proposed 100% tariffs on imports from China are now “effectively off the table.”

He also said that China is expected to increase soybean purchases and delay broad restrictions on rare earth exports. Bessent stated that the U.S. will continue its current export controls on China.

The rally in Asia also followed significant gains on Wall Street. On Friday, all three major U.S. indices finished at record highs.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 472.51 points, or 1.01%, closing at 47,207.12, its first close above 47,000. The S&P 500 rose 0.79% to 6,791.69, and the Nasdaq Composite increased 1.15% to 23,204.87.

Investors are now waiting for the Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, where a rate cut is widely expected. Traders are also preparing for Big Tech earnings due this week.

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