Market Updates
Nikkei 225 Surged to Record High Driven By Rebound In AI-Related Stocks and Easing Oil Prices
Akira Ito
25 Jun, 2026
Tokyo
Stocks in Tokyo advanced, reversing losses in the previous two sessions, tracking gains in overnight trading in New York.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared more than 4%, the broader TOPIX gained 1.6%, and the Japanese yen traded at 161.80 against the U.S. dollar.
The U.S.-based Micron Technology reported solid quarterly results and issued a better-than-expected sales outlook, driving semiconductor-related stocks higher in Tokyo.
Micron Technology's strong results reinforced optimism around the artificial intelligence sector, and Japanese equipment and component makers are well-positioned to benefit from the global expansion of AI infrastructure.
Market sentiment was further bolstered by the steady decline in crude oil prices for the fourth day in a row.
Brent crude prices decreased 1.5% to $72.44 a barrel, driven by optimism over the apparent progress in U.S.-Iran peace talks.
Commercial shipments in the Strait of Hormuz increased as more tankers successfully navigated the narrow passageway, delivering crude oil to global markets and alleviating concerns for Japan's import-dependent economy.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average surged 4.4% to 72,238.55, and the broader TOPIX also gained 1.6%, reaching 4,025.47.
SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron, Kioxia Holdings, Advantest Corp., Taiyo Yuden, and Murata Manufacturing jumped between 5% and 9%.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group advanced 0.4% to ¥6,378.0, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial gained 1.3% to ¥3,248.0, and Mizuho Financial inched higher 0.5% to ¥7,758.0.
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