Market Updates
Japan's Benchmark Indexes Extended Record-High Streak June
Akira Ito
03 Jun, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's indexes rose sharply on Wednesday and extended their gains as investor enthusiasm for the artificial intelligence-related ecosystem continued to support the market.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased nearly 3%, the broader TOPIX advanced more than 2%, and the yen weakened to 159.93 against the U.S. dollar.
Japanese semiconductor equipment and electronic component makers are deemed to be key beneficiaries of the global AI infrastructure investment.
Japanese companies provide key advanced chemicals, optical, electrical, and electronic components, and advanced cooling technologies for the AI-driven data centers.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 2.9% to 68,682.36, and the broader TOPIX advanced 2.1% to 4,006.54.
Semiconductor equipment makers extended a nine-week rally in Tokyo's trading.
Tokyo Electron rose 13.6%, Advantest Corp. gained 5.6%, Lasertec Corp. jumped 8.3%, Screen Holdings soared 19%, Disco Corp. increased 4%, and Fujikura Ltd. jumped 11%.
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