Global Market: Japan's Nikkei surges past 68,000 for first time as AI stocks lead rally

Japan's benchmark Nikkei surged past the 68,000 mark for the first time, rising 2.2% to a record 68,203.79, as strong gains in AI and semiconductor-related stocks outweighed concerns over escalating Middle East tensions. The broader Topix index also gained 1.5%, supported by optimism around AI-driven demand and positive cues from Wall Street.

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