Nikkei 225 Surges to Record High Amid Global Market Optimism
Japan's Nikkei 225 index shattered records, closing above 50,000 for the first time as investor sentiment rode a wave of positive momentum from U.S.-China trade progress and robust U.S. market performance. The benchmark ROSE 1.52% to 50,051.11, while the Topix gained 1.61%, fueled by expectations of domestic policy shifts and external economic tailwinds.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald TRUMP has markets anticipating a pro-growth agenda. Crédit Agricole CIB notes suggest Japan may pivot toward stimulating domestic demand—a move that could simultaneously address deflationary pressures and ease U.S. trade imbalances. Asian markets echoed the optimism, with South Korea's Kospi jumping 1.83% and Hong Kong's Hang Seng futures signaling strength.
