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Reflecting a sustained shift of capital toward high-tech sectors, Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose 1.25% to reach a record high of 65,811.78. The index touched an intraday peak of 66,428.81, powered primarily by a rally in semiconductor shares. This surge comes as global demand for AI-linked hardware continues to drive Japanese tech equities, effectively offsetting losses seen in the banking and real estate sectors.
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Sign InThis record performance highlights the outperformance of Japan's tech sector relative to regional peers, as companies like Tokyo Electron (8035.T) and Advantest (6857.T) capitalize on the global momentum of major chipmakers. Per market data, this rally coincides with Japanese exports growing by 14.8% year-on-year, significantly exceeding the 9.3% forecast and bolstering confidence in the operational strength of Japan's export-oriented economy.
Looking ahead, investors are monitoring Japan's adjusted trade balance data, which stands at 0.24 trillion yen as of the May 27, 2026 close. Key catalysts to watch include the upcoming Manufacturing and Services PMI releases for Japan, which will provide critical insights into the sustainability of this economic momentum amid broader global market volatility.