The Japanese stock market has climbed higher in back-to-back sessions, surging almost 3,500 points or 6 percent to a fresh record closing high. The Nikkei now sits just above the 62,830-point plateau although it’s due for profit taking on Friday.
The global forecast for the Asian markets is soft, with profit taking expected amid continued uncertainty over the conflict in the Middle East. The European and U.S. markets were down and the Asian bourses are expected to follow that lead.
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Japanese Investors Figure To Cash Out On Friday
2026-05-07 23:16:39
