The Nikkei 225 hit a record high in Tokyo, breaking above ¥72,000 for the first time. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. raised its year-end forecast for the Nikkei 225 to ¥80,000, while TOTO, FANUC and Yaskawa Electric were reported to have gained. Meanwhile, the U.S. SOX index is approaching double its level at the start of the year.
The Nikkei 225 hit a record high in Tokyo on Monday, 22 June, breaking above ¥72,000 for the first time. During the trading session, the index remained near its high, attracting investor attention.
Daiwa Securities Group Inc. indicated that it expected to raise its year-end 2026 forecast for the Nikkei 225 from the previous level to ¥80,000. The company's view was described as anticipating further long-term gains against a backdrop of changing market conditions.
Among individual stocks, TOTO, FANUC and Yaskawa Electric were reported to have shown buy indications and gains, with machinery and equipment-related stocks providing support for the market. Meanwhile, the U.S. SOX index was reported to have reached nearly double its level at the start of the year.