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Nikkei Index Surges Over 2% to New Record High on Expected US-Iran Deal

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Published Apr 16, 2026 11:58 AM ・ Updated Jun 17, 2026 6:17 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement drove the Tokyo stock market higher, with the Nikkei index surging over 2% to set a new all-time high.

Optimism over a potential US-Iran agreement drove the Tokyo stock market higher, with the Nikkei index surging over 2% to set a new all-time high.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 16, 2026

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(CNA General Foreign News, Tokyo, 16th) Driven by market optimism that the United States and Iran will reach an agreement, the Tokyo stock market's Nikkei index surged over 2% today, setting a new all-time high record.

At 10:21 AM Taipei time, the Nikkei index was up 1,430.13 points, or 2.46%, at 59,564.37 points, surpassing the previous high set in February of this year.

The broader Topix index also climbed 50.33 points, or 1.33%, to 3,820.66 points. (Translator: Hsu Jui-cheng) 1150416

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FAQ

What major milestone did the Nikkei index achieve on the Tokyo stock market recently?

The Nikkei index surged over 2% and set a new all-time high record.

What was the main reason behind the surge in the Tokyo stock market's Nikkei index?

The surge was driven by market optimism that the United States and Iran will reach an agreement.

What was the exact value and percentage increase of the Nikkei index at 10:21 AM Taipei time?

It was up 1,430.13 points, or 2.46%, reaching 59,564.37 points.

When was the previous high record set by the Nikkei index that was surpassed during this surge?

The previous high record of the Nikkei index was set in February of this year.

How did the broader Topix index perform according to the report?

The Topix index climbed 50.33 points, or 1.33%, to 3,820.66 points.

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