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2025-09-12 15:07:01
[Japanese stocks extend record gains, with the Nikkei 225 index up 4.8% for the week] ⑴ The Nikkei 225 rose 0.89% to 44,768 points on Friday, while the Topix index edged up 0.4% to 3,160 points, both hitting record closing highs. ⑵ All three major US stock indices hit record highs the previous day as signs of a cooling labor market and tame inflation bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. ⑶ Investors continue to assess the Bank of Japan's policy path, facing mixed economic signals and political uncertainty. ⑷ Former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently announced his resignation, facing increasing pressure following last year's election defeat and deepening divisions within the ruling party. ⑸ In terms of individual stocks, Tokyo Electron surged 5.5%, while SoftBank Group and Advantest each rose 1.8%. ⑹ For the week, the Nikkei 225 rose 4.8%, while the Topix index gained 2.77%.
