Nikkei 225 Surpasses All-Time High Closing Level

Boosted by gains in U.S. stocks, the Nikkei 225 rose 0.4% during trading to 42,013.4 points, surpassing the previous record closing high of 41,972.0 points set on August 14. The broader Topix index remained largely flat. The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high overnight, supported by resilient corporate earnings and optimistic prospects for spending related to artificial intelligence. (Cailian Press)