Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam
Japan's stock market has reached a new all-time high, driven by a global buying frenzy in AI technologies. The Nikkei 225 index surpassed 68,000 for the first time, reflecting a nearly 33 percent increase in 2026. Japanese semiconductor companies have significantly contributed to this surge, benefiting from strong demand and a weak yen.
- ▪The Nikkei 225 rose nearly 3 percent, marking a historic milestone.
- ▪Japanese semiconductor firms led the market gains, with Tokyo Electron soaring by 14 percent.
- ▪Investor enthusiasm for AI is boosting Asian equity markets, including Japan's.
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| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:56:30 +0000 |
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Economy|Financial MarketsJapan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steamBenchmark Nikkei 225 tops 68,000 for first time as AI-driven buying frenzy shows no signs of slowing down.ListenListen (3 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoPeople stop in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo., Japan, on June 2, 2026 [Eugene Hoshiko/AP]By John PowerPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Japan’s stock market has hit an all-time high as a global buying frenzy driven by AI shows no signs of slowing down.The Nikkei 225 rose nearly 3 percent on Wednesday, lifting the benchmark index above 68,000 for the first time.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist…
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