The Nikkei Stock Average reached the 70,000 level for the first time in history in June 2026, but then fell to the 61,000 level in late July before returning to the 69,000 level in mid-August, resulting in sharp swings over a short period.
The Nikkei Stock Average reached the 70,000 level for the first time in history in June 2026. It then fell to the 61,000 level in late July, highlighting the market's sharp fluctuations.
The index also rose back to the 69,000 level in mid-August, as the market continued to move sharply up and down over a short period. Investors have voiced anxiety about the outlook for market conditions, along with regret that they should have bought during the previous surge.