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Tokyo — Nikkei 225 — Nikkei 225 Falls 1.5-1.9% on June 4 Amid US-Iran Tensions
🇯🇵 TokyoJune 4, 2026

Nikkei 225 Falls 1.5-1.9% on June 4 Amid US-Iran Tensions

The Nikkei 225 retreated from its record high above 68,000 reached the prior session, closing lower by approximately 1.5-1.9% on renewed geopolitical concerns. Technology stocks that had driven recent gains led the decline following weak US chip sector signals and higher oil prices. Broader market sentiment was pressured by uncertainty over Middle East developments and their potential impact on inflation and rates.

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Tokyo — Nikkei 225 — Nikkei 225 Surges to Fresh Record Above 68,000 on June 3, 2026
🇯🇵 TokyoJune 3, 2026

Nikkei 225 Surges to Fresh Record Above 68,000 on June 3, 2026

The Nikkei 225 rose more than 2.5% on June 3, 2026, to close near 68,450 after opening at 67,238 and touching an intraday high above 68,470. The advance extended the prior session's record close and was led by technology shares tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure. Broader market participation included gains in financial and consumer stocks, with the move occurring alongside strength in U.S. equities.

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