Tokyo stocks end at record high

TOKYO, Japan, June 15 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026. (Kyodo)

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Tokyo stocks end at record high

Tokyo stocks end at record high

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing above 69,000 for the first time on June 15, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu addresses the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Yokozuna Hoshoryu addresses the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo: Paris tournament

Sumo wrestlers line up during the closing ceremony of a two-day exhibition sumo tournament at Accor Arena in Paris on June 14, 2026.

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Peru presidential election campaign

Peru presidential election campaign

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Peru presidential election campaign

Peru presidential election campaign

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Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 68,402.13 on June 3, 2026.

Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 68,402.13 on June 3, 2026.

Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 68,402.13 on June 3, 2026.

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

Nikkei index hits fresh closing high

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high above 66,000 on May 29, 2026.

[Breaking News]Nikkei index hits record closing high

TOKYO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 65,158.19 on May 25, 2026. (Kyodo)

Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 65,158.19 on May 25, 2026.

Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 65,158.19 on May 25, 2026.

Nikkei index hits record closing high

Nikkei index hits record closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending at a record high of 65,158.19 on May 25, 2026.

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Nikkei hits closing high

TOKYO, Japan, May 7 Kyodo - A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining over 3,300 points from the previous trading day's finish to hit an all-time closing high on May 7, 2026, with almost all stocks shown in red, meaning respective issues' gains from May 1. (Kyodo)

Nikkei hits closing high

Nikkei hits closing high

A stock monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining over 3,300 points from the previous trading day's finish to hit an all-time closing high on May 7, 2026, with almost all stocks shown in red, meaning respective issues' gains from May 1.

Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 62,833.84, a record closing high, on May 7, 2026.

Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

Nikkei ends at record high above 62,000

A financial data screen in central Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at 62,833.84, a record closing high, on May 7, 2026.

Nikkei index hits closing high

TOKYO, Japan, April 16 Kyodo - Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high of nearly 60,000 on April 16, 2026, up over 1,300 points from the previous day, amid expectations of an easing in the Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

Nikkei index hits closing high

Nikkei index hits closing high

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting an all-time closing high of nearly 60,000 on April 16, 2026, up over 1,300 points from the previous day, amid expectations of an easing in the Middle East crisis.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, March 16 Kyodo - International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day. (Kyodo)

National People's Congress in Beijing

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

MILAN, Italy, March 16 Kyodo - A Paralympic cauldron is seen after the flame was extinguished following the closing of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 15, 2026, in Milan. (Kyodo)

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Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

Milan Cortina Paralympics: IPC head Parsons

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons speaks during an interview in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 15, 2026, ahead of the Milan Cortina Paralympics closing ceremony later in the day.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympic mascot Tina (L) and Paralympic mascot Milo are seen during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (2nd from L) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Italian singer Arisa sings the Italian national anthem during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Italian flag is carried during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Italian flag is carried during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.