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Japan's Nikkei share index hit a new record high for the third day running on Wednesday, closing just below the 70,000 mark.

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What
Japan's Nikkei share index hit a new record high for the third day running on Wednesday, closing just below the 70,000 mark.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMT · 4h 27m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
Easing Middle East conflict worries and strong buying in AI stocks boosted the market.
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The Japanese stock market is experiencing significant gains, driven by investor confidence in artificial intelligence and a reduction in geopolitical risk. This trend suggests potential shifts in global investment towards AI-related sectors and may influence broader market sentiment.

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