24 Sep 2025 | 3 Mins Read
Japan's Nikkei hits new record with AI-fueled rebound
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Japan's Nikkei share average closed at a record high 45,630.31, up 0.3%, driven by optimism in artificial intelligence investments. The broader Topix gauge gained 0.2%. Key AI-related stocks such as SoftBank Group (9984.T) surged, with IHI rising 9.7% and SoftBank Group jumping 6%. The Nikkei's largest losses were in Tokyo Electric Power and Nexon.