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Nikkei Surges Over 1300 Points on Expectations of 2nd Round of US-Iran Talks

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Published Apr 14, 2026 4:12 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 5:00 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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Tokyo's Nikkei index surged over 1,300 points, tracking Wall Street gains, fueled by market expectations of a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran.
Meanwhile, global oil prices fell.

Tokyo's Nikkei index surged over 1,300 points, tracking Wall Street gains, fueled by market expectations of a second round of peace talks between the US and Iran. Meanwhile, global oil prices fell.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 14, 2026

(CNA Reporter Yang Zhaoyan, Tokyo, 14th Composite) Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index surged today, tracking Wall Street's rally, as the market anticipated a possible second round of talks between the United States and Iran to end the Iranian war. International oil prices, meanwhile, fell.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index closed with a massive gain of 1,374.62 points, or 2.43%, ending at 57,877.39.

The broader TOPIX index rose 32.26 points, or 0.87%, to close at 3,755.27. (Translated by: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150414

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FAQ

Why did Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index surge today?

It surged by tracking Wall Street's rally and expecting the second round of US-Iran talks.

What was the closing point and gain percentage of the Nikkei 225 index?

The Nikkei 225 index gained 1,374.62 points, or 2.43 percent, closing at 57,877.39.

What happened to the international oil prices according to the report?

The international oil prices fell while the Tokyo stock market surged.

How much did the broader TOPIX index rise and what was its closing value?

The TOPIX index rose 32.26 points, or 0.87 percent, to close at 3,755.27.

Who translated this composite news article from Tokyo?

The news article was translated by CNA Reporter Yang Zhaoyan.

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