Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei soars past 62,000 to record high as tech rally accelerates
- Posted on May 7, 2026
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Global Market: Japan’s Nikkei soars past 62,000 to record high as tech rally accelerates
Japan's financial markets surged on Thursday, with the Nikkei 225 reaching a record high, driven by global optimism from strong tech earnings and easing Middle East tensions. Technology shares, particularly AI-linked stocks, led the rally, while government bonds also strengthened. The yen remained stable after earlier gains.