Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above 72,000 for the first time Monday, extending a record-breaking run to a sixth consecutive session. The index of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section rose 1,103.90 points, or 1.54 pct, from Friday to end at 72,353.96. The broader TOPIX index climbed 50.09 points, or 1.24 pct, to 4,095.05, also a fresh record closing high. The Nikkei briefly gained over 1,500 points on the back of continued buying of semiconductor- and artificial intelligence-related issues, before giving up some of the gains later due to selling to lock in profits. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Closes above 72,000 for 1st Time
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