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Nikkei 225 Surges Past 50,000 Amid Trade Optimism

10/27/2025

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  • Japan's Nikkei 225 closed above 50,000 on October 27, 2025, at 50,337.36, amid optimism over U.S.-China trade talks and a possible Federal Reserve rate cut.
  • The Nikkei 225 rose over 2%, with the Topix gaining 1.61%.
  • SoftBank Group and Advantest helped drive the surge.
  • Analysts say Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's domestic-demand strategy could lift Japan, as she meets U.S. President Donald Trump, potentially strengthening economic ties.