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

Japan

Who
Japan's Nikkei share index, Nomura Securities strategist Maki Sawada, President Donald Trump, US Federal Reserve, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh
What
Japan's Nikkei share index closed at a record high for the third day running on Wednesday, just below the 70,000 mark.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:05:00 GMT · 3h 23m ago
Where
Japan ·
Why
Easing Middle East conflict worries and strong buying in AI stocks boosted the market, with investors also awaiting the US Federal Reserve's policy decision.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The sustained rally in Japan's Nikkei, fueled by AI stock demand and receding geopolitical concerns, signals strong investor confidence in technology and the global market outlook, potentially attracting further investment into Japanese equities.

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    Japan's Nikkei share index closed at a record high for the third day running on Wednesday, just below the 70,000 mark.
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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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    Japan's Nikkei share index closed at a record high for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, ending just under the 70,000 mark.
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