Nikkei 225 Surges to All-Time High

Japan's Nikkei 225 index surged to an all-time high on June 18, 2026, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street and driven by strong performances from key index components. The benchmark index closed above its previous record set in December 1989. The Nikkei 225 rose 1.6% to 40,795.34, surpassing its previous peak. The broader Topix index also gained 1.2%, closing at 2,795.91. Index heavyweights Fast Retailing (9983.TO) and SoftBank Group (9984.TO) posted significant gains, contributing to the market's upward momentum.