The Nikkei Stock Average is said to have first reached the ¥60,000 level on 27 April 2026, with a period in June when it also briefly reached ¥70,000. The market is reported to be led by semiconductor-related companies benefiting from the generative AI boom and Japanese companies supporting AI infrastructure.
As of the end of August 2026, the Nikkei Stock Average is said to have established itself at the ¥60,000 level, surpassing the milestone at the fastest pace on record. It reportedly reached the ¥60,000 level on 27 April, with a period in June when it also rose to ¥70,000.
The companies cited as the main drivers include semiconductor-related companies benefiting from the tailwind of the generative AI boom and Japanese companies supporting AI infrastructure. This is explained alongside an account of an era when experienced investors said that the index would "reach ¥60,000 someday."
Although many people have recently sought advice, asking whether starting now would mean buying at the top, the article also introduces the view that rising share prices cannot be measured solely by comparison with past levels.
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