Middle East Stalemate Impacts Investment Confidence; Nikkei Closes Lower After Hitting 60,000 Points
Japan's Nikkei index touched the historic 60,000 mark for the first time, but ultimately closed lower. Geopolitical risks, sparked by stalled US-Iran peace talks and refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dampened investor confidence and led to a sell-off.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 16:00
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(CNA, Tokyo, 23rd) The Nikkei index touched the 60,000-point mark for the first time today. However, due to the stalemate in US-Iran peace talks and the refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, concerns over geopolitical risks and potential waterway blockades severely damaged investor confidence. After setting a historic high, Japanese stocks turned lower under the influence of market anxiety.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell by 445.63 points, or 0.75%, closing at 59,140.23 points.
The broader Topix index dropped 28.61 points, or 0.76%, closing at 3,716.38 points. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150423
(CNA, Tokyo, 23rd) The Nikkei index touched the 60,000-point mark for the first time today. However, due to the stalemate in US-Iran peace talks and the refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, concerns over geopolitical risks and potential waterway blockades severely damaged investor confidence. After setting a historic high, Japanese stocks turned lower under the influence of market anxiety.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell by 445.63 points, or 0.75%, closing at 59,140.23 points.
The broader Topix index dropped 28.61 points, or 0.76%, closing at 3,716.38 points. (Compiled by Li Pei-shan) 1150423