Market Updates
AI-Rally Lifts Japan's Nikkei 225 to New Record High
Akira Ito
29 Oct, 2025
Tokyo
Japan's indexes soared to new record highs following a tech-driven rally in overnight trading in New York.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average jumped 2%, but the broader Topix inched lower by 0.2%.
Japan's technology companies with exposure to artificial intelligence and the global chip supply chain led gainers in Tokyo.
Rate actions from major central banks also dominated market sentiment, and the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely anticipated to lower its fed funds rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday.
The Bank of Japan is likely to hold its short-term rates and yield curve unrevised on Thursday, as policymakers pursue a gradual approach in raising rates.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared 2.2% to 51,327.89, and the broader Topix fell 0.2% to 3,280.26.
Tokyo Electron increased 3.3% to ¥32,510.0, Advantest Corp. soared 22% to ¥22,120.0, Lasertec Corp. jumped 7% to ¥23,625.0, and Disco Corp. gained 5.3% to ¥56,720.0.
Nippon Yusen KK decreased 0.3% to ¥5,272.0, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd. declined 0.3% to ¥2,190.50, and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. eased 1.1% to ¥4,497.0.
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