Tokyo's benchmark stock index hit a 34-year high on Friday and came close to its all-time record. It followed an overnight rally in New York.
The Nikkei 225 ended the day at 38,487, up 329 points, or 0.9 percent, from Thursday. The last time it reached that level was in January 1990.
The index surged more than 700 points at one stage. Investors snapped up a wide range of shares such as semiconductor-related issues.
The Nikkei Stock Average has gained 15 percent this year. The benchmark on Friday edged toward its record of 38,915 marked in December 1989.
The Nikkei 225 ended the day at 38,487, up 329 points, or 0.9 percent, from Thursday. The last time it reached that level was in January 1990.
The index surged more than 700 points at one stage. Investors snapped up a wide range of shares such as semiconductor-related issues.
The Nikkei Stock Average has gained 15 percent this year. The benchmark on Friday edged toward its record of 38,915 marked in December 1989.
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Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index reached a 34-year high on Friday, nearly touching its all-time record. This followed an overnight rally in New York. The index ended the day at 38,487 points, a 0.9% increase from Thursday, last hitting this level in January 1990. Investors showed interest in various
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20240216_24/
Date: Feb. 16, 2024
Created: 2024/02/16 19:00
Updated: 2025/12/08 17:38
Last Read: 2024/02/16 19:15