Nikkei Surpasses 59,000 Led By Software

Japan's Nikkei share average hit an intraday record above 59,000 on Thursday, rising as high as 59,332.43 before closing at an all-time closing high of 58,753.39, up 0.3%. Software-related shares led gains — Shift jumped 14.4%, NEC and Fujitsu rallied — while chipmakers eased after Nvidia's results and banks rose after a possible early BOJ rate-hike signal.
Key Points
- 1Shows Nikkei reached intraday 59,332.43 and closed at record 58,753.39, up 0.3%.
- 2Highlights software stocks' surge as Shift jumped 14.4%, NEC and Fujitsu rallied strongly.
- 3Signals profit-taking risk after Nvidia results and potential BOJ rate hike could shift flows.
Scoring Rationale
Credible, market-moving Tokyo session with BOJ quote and sector detail; limited novelty and regional scope.
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