US-Iran Talks Show Dawn of Hope; Nikkei Closes Up Over 1,000 Points to Hit New Record High
Optimism surrounding a new round of peace talks between the US and Iran has driven the Nikkei 225 up by over 1,000 points, closing at a record high of 59,518.34 as export-related tech and auto stocks surged.
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(CNA Reporter Chang Ming-hsuan, Tokyo, 16th Comprehensive Foreign Report) As various circles hold an optimistic attitude toward the new round of peace talks between the US and Iran, believing the conflict is expected to end sooner, Japan's Nikkei index ended today with a massive surge of over a thousand points, setting a historic new high and recovering the losses seen since the US-Iran war.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index of Japanese stocks rose 1384.1 points, or 2.38%, closing at 59518.34 points.
The broader TOPIX index rose 44.13 points, or 1.17%, closing at 3814.46 points. Export-related stocks such as automobiles, electronics, and information technology performed brilliantly, while real estate and food stocks showed weak performance. (Translation: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150416
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(CNA Reporter Chang Ming-hsuan, Tokyo, 16th Comprehensive Foreign Report) As various circles hold an optimistic attitude toward the new round of peace talks between the US and Iran, believing the conflict is expected to end sooner, Japan's Nikkei index ended today with a massive surge of over a thousand points, setting a historic new high and recovering the losses seen since the US-Iran war.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index of Japanese stocks rose 1384.1 points, or 2.38%, closing at 59518.34 points.
The broader TOPIX index rose 44.13 points, or 1.17%, closing at 3814.46 points. Export-related stocks such as automobiles, electronics, and information technology performed brilliantly, while real estate and food stocks showed weak performance. (Translation: Chang Ming-hsuan) 1150416
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