1. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index reached an all-time closing high of 45,303 on Thursday, marking the first time it surpassed the 45,000 mark.
2. The rise in the index follows a key interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve overnight, which eased concerns about the US economic outlook and prompted investors to buy semiconductor and export-related shares.
3. Analysts believe that this trend could create a positive impact (tailwind) for the Japanese economy, with the yen's fall against the dollar also contributing to increased investment in these shares. The index had previously set new highs over four consecutive trading days due to growing expectations for a Fed rate cut and record-high US stock indices.
2. The rise in the index follows a key interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve overnight, which eased concerns about the US economic outlook and prompted investors to buy semiconductor and export-related shares.
3. Analysts believe that this trend could create a positive impact (tailwind) for the Japanese economy, with the yen's fall against the dollar also contributing to increased investment in these shares. The index had previously set new highs over four consecutive trading days due to growing expectations for a Fed rate cut and record-high US stock indices.
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Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index hit an all-time closing high of 45,303 on Thursday, surpassing the 45,000 mark for the first time. The rise was influenced by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate cut and positive US economic outlook, encouraging investors to invest in semiconductor and