Japan’s Nikkei Tops 43,000 for First Time Ever, Extends Rally to Sixth Session (UPDATE 1)

Reuters

11:42 JST, August 13, 2025 (updated at 17:00JST)

TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average breached the 43,000-mark for the first time on Wednesday, with the broader Topix index also scaling a fresh all-time peak, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains and extending the rally to a sixth straight session.

The Nikkei (.N225), opens new tab gained as much as 1.7% to touch an unprecedented 43,451.46 before ending the day at a record-high closing level of 43,274.67.