The Nikkei 225, Japan’s leading stock index, ended Monday’s trading session on a strong note, recording a gain of 618.27 points or 1.58%. It closed at 39,646.18 JPY, reflecting optimism in the Japanese markets. The trading concluded at 12:15 PM GMT+5:30, with the index marking its highest point in recent sessions.
The day began with an opening value of 39,355.22 JPY, slightly higher than the previous close of 39,027.91 JPY. The intraday movement saw the Nikkei trading within the range of 39,332.63 JPY and 39,694.57 JPY.
In terms of short-term performance, the index climbed 1.58% over the day and 2.36% in the past five trading days. Looking at a broader timeframe, the Nikkei posted a 1.55% increase over the past month and a robust 4.90% rise in the last six months. Despite a slight year-to-date decline of 0.75%, the index has surged 8.31% over the past year.
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