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The Nikkei stock index ended at a new record high above the 62,000 line on Thursday.
The Nikkei stock index posted its largest-ever single-day point gain of over 3,300 points.
KEY POINTS
- The Nikkei closed above the 62,000 line for the first time, reaching 62,833.84.
- News of a possible U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding boosted Japanese stocks significantly.
- Heavyweight technology shares and renewed AI interest were primary drivers of the market rally.
- Japanese government bond yields fell as inflation concerns eased due to peace deal hopes.
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