Japan's Nikkei 225 Index Closes 2.45% Higher on US Jobs Data Optimism

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The Japanese Nikkei 225 index closed 2.45% higher at the end of today's trading on October 5, 2026. Investing.com reported that the rally was driven by broader optimism across Asian markets following the release of US jobs data.

The surge was supported by US employment figures which eased concerns regarding aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve, boosting risk appetite in Tokyo. Japanese equities rallied significantly as the macro data improved sentiment across major global indices.