The Nikkei 225 index rose 348.99 points, or 0.60%, to close at 58824.89 points.
The TOPIX rose 16.21 points, or 0.43%, to close at 3777.02 points.
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Market Hopes for US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement, Japanese Stocks Close Higher
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Published Apr 20, 2026 4:13 PM ・ Updated Jun 13, 2026 8:25 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
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⚡ Key Points
- Japanese stock markets closed higher today.
- Despite Iran's statement that there are no current plans for peace talks with the US, market hopes for an agreement to end the 7-week crisis continue to support stock performance.
- The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.60%, and the TOPIX rose 0.43%.
Japanese stock markets closed higher today. Despite Iran's statement that there are no current plans for peace talks with the US, market hopes for an agreement to end the 7-week crisis continue to support stock performance. The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.60%, and the TOPIX rose 0.43%.
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Japanese stock markets closed higher today. Despite Iran's statement that there are no current plans for peace talks with the US, market hopes for an agreement to end the 7-week crisis continue to support stock performance. The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.60%, and the TOPIX rose 0.43%.
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CNA (Central News Agency): https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202604200157.aspx
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Apr 20, 2026
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