Japan’s stock market hits new record as AI boom gathers steam
Summary
Japan’s stock market reached its highest point ever, with the Nikkei 225 index rising above 68,000. This surge is mainly due to strong global demand for technology used in artificial intelligence (AI), especially from companies making chips and related equipment.Key Facts
- The Nikkei 225 index rose nearly 3% to over 68,000 for the first time.
- Japan’s stock market is up about 33% in 2026 so far.
- The AI boom is boosting stock markets in Asia, including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
- Japanese semiconductor companies like Tokyo Electron, Advantest, and Shin-Etsu Chemical saw large stock gains.
- Softbank became Japan’s biggest company by market value but recently dropped about 3% in stock price.
- Major chipmakers in South Korea and the US reached market values of $1 trillion during the last month.
- US tech companies plan to invest roughly $800 billion in AI-related infrastructure in 2026.
- Alphabet (Google’s parent company) announced plans to sell $80 billion in shares to fund $180-190 billion in spending next year.
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