Tokyo, May 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged to close above 65,000 for the first time ever on Monday, backed by expectations for an end to the fighting between the United States and Iran. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo

SoftBank among tech shares pushing up blue-chip index; caution remains as oil futures waver

Japan’s Nikkei 225 breached 64,000 for the first time Monday as a sharp decline in oil prices lifted risk sentiment in holiday-thinned trading.

Tokyo, May 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged over 1,900 points on Monday morning to exceed 65,000 for the first time, backed by expectations for…

Japan's Nikkei share average reached a historic milestone, surpassing 65,000 for the first time. Optimism surrounding a potential peace deal in Iran fueled demand for risk assets.…

Tokyo, May 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged to close above 65,000 for the first time ever on Monday, backed by expectations for an end to the…

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