Japan’s Nikkei hits a record high, logs best month in 30 years

Japan’s Nikkei 225 climbed to record levels amid a tech-driven rally and broad investor optimism. The index posted its strongest monthly performance in about three decades, bolstered by positive earnings from key exporters and a favourable yen-dollar dynamic. While global monetary uncertainty persists, the domestic market momentum appears resilient, with sectors like semiconductors and automotive gaining strongly. Investors remain attentive to wage growth, policy signals from the Bank of Japan, and emerging global trade developments, which could influence the next leg of the rally.