Tokyo, June 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared over 3,100 points to hit a record intraday high above 69,000 in Monday morning trading, as investors cheered U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that a deal had been reached to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. At 9:36 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section stood at 69,160.00, up 3,139.96 points, or 4.76 pct, from Friday. Tokyo stocks attracted buying almost across the board from the outset of the day’s trading. On the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal, an official at a foreign-affiliated securities firm said, “This time, it’s likely real.” END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Average Surges to Hit Record High above 69,000
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