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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.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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Nikkei index surges

A stock monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 2,800 points from the previous day on the morning of April 8, 2026, following U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks.

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Tokyo stocks surge

Stock monitors at a currency trading company in Tokyo show the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ending over 2,600 points higher on April 1, 2026, from the previous day's close amid rising hopes of the U.S.-Iran war coming to an end soon.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial board in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (L) ending nearly 1,500 points lower from the previous trading day's close.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial board in Tokyo on March 30, 2026, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (L) ending nearly 1,500 points lower from the previous trading day's close.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks plunge in morning

A stock board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling more than 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March 30, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks plunge in morning

A pedestrian walks past a stock board in Tokyo showing the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average shedding more than 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March 30, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average (C) falling sharply by 2,655.96 points from the previous trading day's close during the morning trading on March 23, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 2,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling nearly 2,500 points from the previous trading day's close on the morning of March. 23, 2026, amid the escalating Middle East crisis.

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Nikkei index soars

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average soaring above the 59,000 line during morning trading on Feb. 26, 2026, setting a record intraday high for the second straight day, following overnight gains on Wall Street amid expectations for stronger artificial intelligence-related demand.

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Tokyo stocks surge

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,800 points from the previous trading day, setting an intraday record high above the 53,000 line on the morning of Jan. 13, 2026.

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[Breaking News]Tokyo stocks surge on year's 1st trading day

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 5 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing nearly 1,500 points higher on the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks surge on year's 1st trading day

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing nearly 1,500 points higher on the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge on year's 1st trading day

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing nearly 1,500 points higher on the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge on year's 1st trading day

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing nearly 1,500 points higher on the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge on year's 1st trading day

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing nearly 1,500 points higher on the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,400 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A stock board in Tokyo shows almost all stocks (shown in red) rising on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,000 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,000 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,300 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 3rd from R) attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) attends the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi rings the bell to mark the closing of the year's final trading day at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, far R) rings the bell to mark the closing of the year's final trading day at the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025. Japan national football team manager Hajime Moriyasu (front, far L) joined the ceremony.

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2025 final trading day at TSE

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front, 3rd from R) claps her hands during the year-end ceremony of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in the capital on Dec. 30, 2025. Japan national football team manager Hajime Moriyasu (front, far L) joined the ceremony.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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Tokyo stocks plunge

A financial data board in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closing below the 49,000 line for the first time in about four weeks on Nov. 18, 2025, down over 1,600 points from the previous trading day.

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[Breaking News]Tokyo stocks tumble

TOKYO, Japan, Nov. 5 Kyodo - A financial data screen in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 50,000 at the end of morning trading, with a loss of over 2,000 points from the previous day's close. (Kyodo)

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 50,000 at the end of morning trading, with a loss of over 2,000 points from the previous day's close.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A financial data screen in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average below 50,000 at the end of morning trading, with a loss of over 2,000 points from the previous day's close.

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Nikkei index hits record closing high

A financial data monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the Nikkei Stock Average hitting a record closing high for the second straight day on Oct. 30, 2025.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Investment Gold Bar

Investment gold bars in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 14, 2025. On that day, the international gold price hit a new historical high. The international spot gold price has risen to $4160 per ounce for the first time, setting a new historical high. This year's cumulative increase has exceeded $1500 per ounce; The COMEX gold futures price in New York rose to $4190 per ounce during trading, approaching the $4200 per ounce mark.

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Tokyo stocks tumble

A monitor at a foreign exchange trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average falling over 1,000 points from the previous trading day's close on the afternoon of Oct. 14, 2025.

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Nikkei index hits new closing high

A stock monitor at a foreign exchange dealing company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average hitting a closing high for the third consecutive trading day on Sept. 25, 2025.