Market Updates
Japan's Indexes Closed at New Record Highs, Yen Sank Closer to a Four-Decade Low
Akira Ito
22 Jun, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes scaled new record highs in Monday's trading, driven by the continued rise in AI-linked stocks.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average jumped as much as 2%, and the broader TOPIX increased 1.3%, and the yen approached a four-decade low and traded at 161.55 against the U.S. dollar.
AI- and semiconductor-linked stocks led the charge as domestic companies are viewed as key beneficiaries of the global artificial intelligence infrastructure boom.
Domestic stocks advanced despite volatile crude oil prices after tensions in the Middle East rose during the first day of talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The yen continued its downward slide despite verbal intervention by the Japanese authorities. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated the earlier warning and said that the ministry is ready to take appropriate actions against excessive currency moves at any time.
Investors are anticipating the release of the Bank of Japan's Summary of Opinions from its June meeting and business surveys for insights into economic conditions.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average increased 1.7% to 72,476.05, and the TOPIX added 1.3% to 4,096.11.
Furukawa Electric jumped 8.8%, Murata Manufacturing gained 4.9%, Ibiden Co. soared 9.8%, and SoftBank Group added 2.2%.
Nippon Yusen added 0.7%, Mitsui OSK Lines increased 0.9%, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha inched up 1.8%.
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