Nikkei 225 Surpasses 36,000; Asian Stocks Mostly Higher (2/10/2026)

Asian shares were mostly higher on Friday, February 10, 2026, as the Nikkei 225 touched a new peak, surpassing 36,000 for the first time. The index closed at 36,015.39, up 1.83%, driven by strong buying in Tokyo and continued global risk-off sentiment. The Hang Seng Composite Index rose 1.52% to 26,532.43, while Shanghai Composite gained 0.98% to 3,487.78. Central bank easing expectations and a decline in the yen pressured exports, contributing to broader Asian equity gains.